A molding apparatus that blow molds a polymeric container having a glasslike appearance and having a shape exhibiting superior stability against toppling. The container includes a base defined by a chime and a bottom having a central push-up region. A plurality of support feet surrounds and protrudes downwardly from the bottom, each of the support feet having a substantially flat contact surface and having a radially outermost point corresponding with a vent of the apparatus at a point wherein the bottom merges with the chime.