Why do some character designers/illustrators include shoes or footwear in character heights?
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtFundamentals/comments/sxb7wf/why_do_some_character_designersillustrators/
2022-02-20 20:58
KingofMDS
Just something I've noticed particularly with anime/manga artists. Like, those things kinda vary depending on how thick the soles are, let alone if the heels increase their respective heights.
Uncomfortable
2022-02-21 02:39
This question is probably better suited for a more general community such as /r/learnart. This subreddit is reserved for those working through the lessons on drawabox.com, as explained here.
That said, one thing to consider is the fact that a character's outfit - including their footwear - is very much a part of that character's design, in that they reflect their personality and influence their silhouette. An average height character wearing big, chunky boots, will have an entirely different impression than if they took those shoes off - and thus, including the footwear (and even doing different explorations with different outfits and exploring how they change the impression they give) becomes an important part of the design process.