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Top 65+ Best Foot Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]
Feet aren’t necessarily the most attractive part of the body, so a cool foot tattoo provides an opportunity to make them look nicer.
Body art for the feet has existed for over 50,00 years and has one of the biggest varieties of styles due to the diversity of different linked cultures, and the tastes of men and women’s ink.
From behind the toes to the sides and heel – even occasionally the sole – a lot of designs are individual artistic expressions made to represent one’s identity or interests.
Foot tattoos are almost universally painful because there’s a lot of bone but not much flesh, and they can rival the hands for ink fall out. Most collectors (I have both feet tattooed) deem it worthwhile to possess a killer design on them forever.
Check out this group of top 65+ foot tattoos that may contribute to your next tattoo decision.
1. Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Tattoo Ideas
Source: @armellevhentattoo via Instagram
Source: @blackswan_dorotagontarz via Instagram
Source: @downztattoos34 via Instagram
Source: @joshuaflinn via Instagram
Source: @lenz_ink via Instagram
Source: @sarajanetattoo via Instagram
Source: @susie_winterstein via Instagram
Source: @tattoo.montenegro via Instagram
Source: @xiso_ink via Instagram
2. Butterfly Foot Tattoo Ideas
Source: @_flyboii via Instagram
Source: @a.rtattoos via Instagram
Source: @blmtattoos via Instagram
Source: @bonnie_rita_and_friends via Instagram
Source: @curlys_art via Instagram
Source: @harrybullard via Instagram
Source: @keimacabre via Instagram
Source: @lm_tattoos via Instagram
Source: @luckyluke8282 via Instagram
Source: @lujanink via Instagram
Source: @reaperz_inc_tattoo_studio via Instagram
3. Elegant Foot Tattoo Designs
Source: @a.tatts_ via Instagram
Source: @alas_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @amyjotattoo via Instagram
Source: @tazmaniantattoo via Instagram
Source: @teeganhalstead via Instagram
4. Foot Tattoos Featuring Flowers
Source: @bethanyriverstattoos via Instagram
Source: @caprivikennels via Instagram
Source: @chris_allen_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @dysfunktional_jake via Instagram
Source: @inigo.montoya via Instagram
Source: @mikewilliams.nq_ via Instagram
Source: @skylerjinxtattoos via Instagram
Source: @smash_cairns_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @threerosestattoos via Instagram
Source: @twiggzy_tattoos via Instagram
5. Foot Tattoo Ideas for Men
Source: @802benny via Instagram
Source: @tiaani.riches_tattoos via Instagram
Source: @youdevilyou via Instagram
6. Mandala Foot Tattoo Ideas
Source: @blacksailstattoostudio via Instagram
Source: @elizabethftattoos via Instagram
Source: @leemooretattooer via Instagram
Source: @rebelrosetattooer via Instagram
Source: @sacrebleu_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @sammyjaynetattoos via Instagram
Source: @shubeytattoos via Instagram
Source: @thattattoogirl via Instagram
7. Tribal Foot Tattoo Art
Source: @awa.tattooer via Instagram
Source: @datutatu via Instagram
Source: @francesco_zacbodyart via Instagram
Source: @michelle.aveno_ via Instagram
Source: @the_permanent_marker via Instagram
Source: @the_secret_tattooshop via Instagram
Source: @thehaletattoo via Instagram
Source: @treubhan via Instagram
Source: @upsydaisytattoo via Instagram
8. Foot Tattoo Designs for Women
Source: @bluamaranth via Instagram
Source: @bri_55555 via Instagram
Source: @brian_lansing via Instagram
Source: @elllyysaaa via Instagram
Source: @hailmarytattoos via Instagram
Source: @ninthtailtattoo_and_smp via Instagram
Source: @permagrafix via Instagram
Source: @rev_rodney via Instagram
Source: @rosesrequired via Instagram
Source: @samilouisetattoos via Instagram
Foot Tattoo FAQs
The mix of old school and contemporary ideas to utilize on a foot piece appeal to different tattoo collectors. The most popular foot tattoo concepts include:
- Animals
- Script and quote tattoos
- Flowers
- Mandala style layered tattoos
- Butterflies
- Cartoons and cute tattoos
- American traditional ink
- Linework tattoos
Foot tattoos do hurt because there’s next to no flesh covering the metatarsal bones and your artist is driving an ink-filled needle into your skin. There are also a few nerves close to the surface that don’t tickle when they’re struck.
Personally, my biggest difficulty when getting my foot tattoos (a cool turtle on the left, and a horrible tree on the right) was the swelling, as it made wearing shoes impossible and increased the chances of ink fallout.
While it does depend on placement; your health, pain tolerance, attitude, and state of mind are all factors too. The truth is, getting a tattoo is more of an annoyance than a painful experience.
All parts of the body react to the tattoo process differently than others and the feet are notoriously difficult to tattoo.
Ink here has a tendency to “fall out,” leading to a faded, ghostly image where a tattoo design once was.
Even when a talented tattoo artist successfully navigates the initial application process, the endless use the feet are subjected to from different footwear and sunlight means they have a tendency to fade faster than work in other locations.
Foot tattoos should be etched by those with experience due to their tricky nature.
The average rate for an experienced professional tattooist at a notable tattoo parlor is around $150 per hour.
If you’re looking to get a foot tattoo, research your artist on Instagram or in-store before committing to making a tattoo parlor appointment.
Also, make sure you account for the possibility of fall out when agreeing to your price with the artist, as touch ups are more prevalent.
