: In ancient China, "lotus feet" were a symbol of high status and beauty, though the practice was physically debilitating and forced upon women to make them more "desirable" to the elite.

For the foot slave, the foot is not the lowest point of the body; it is the highest point of their universe. When they kneel, press their lips to the sole, and look up—they are not looking at a foot.

For the Dominant, having a foot slave provides a sense of luxurious laziness and absolute control. It is the feeling of being waited on hand and foot—literally.