The answer is feet roughly hip-width apart. That stance gives you balance and stability without straining your back or legs.
Feet together with your weight on your toes, a sharp turned-out angle, or locked knees leaning forward will all wear on your body over a long shift. A hip-width stance with slightly bent knees keeps you steady behind the chair for hours at a time.
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