Before getting inked, it’s crucial to be confident in your choice of design and placement, as a tattoo is a permanent mark on your skin. The foot is a great option for those seeking a discreet design, as it can easily be covered and doesn’t draw much attention.
From minimalist to elaborately written tattoos, there’s something for everyone on the foot. Some people opt for bold designs that cover much of their foot, while others prefer dainty and simple tattoos. To help you make your decision, we’ve compiled a list of 100 stunning foot tattoo designs to inspire you. Browse through them now!
1. As it is a discreet place you can balance it out with a larger tattoo
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2. And very neat in details
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3. Thinking well about a design you like is indispensable
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4. A charming option is smaller tattoos…
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5. And writings
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6. You can choose a phrase like this for your tattoo: “never give up”.
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7. Or, a short word
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8. If you are discreet you can opt for minimalist tattoos
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9. A small sun becomes delicate
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10. Or how about the symbol of your sign, like this one from aquarius?
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11. And if you are a native of canceryou can tattoo a dotted constellation
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12. For the daring ones, the tip is to bet on the biggest
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13. And neatly done with lots of black ink
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14. You can even think of a design that is complete with both feet
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15. And the colorful old school style tattoos are killer!
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16. And if you are thinking about your first tattoo, how about a smaller illustration?
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17. They don’t stop being whimsical
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18. And super cute!
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19. One of the most requested tattoos in tattoo studios is the butterfly
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20. And they match the body region
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21. The feet also offer a good space for those who wish to tattoo phrases
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22. From the longest…
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23. Even the shorter ones, like this one which means “without fear”.
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24. Or simple words that say a lot, like “faith”.
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25. It can be a personal mantra: “be good, be kind, be great”
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26. Or three feelings “faith, hope, love”
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27. You can even choose a tattoo written in another language, like Chinese
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28. And tattoos with phrases on the feet look super-delicate
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29. But if you prefer designs, how about flowers?
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30. Delicate, you can see why they are the favorite of many women
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31. Can be done with black ink, covering much of the feet
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32. Or colorful and charming
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33. The cherry trees are beautiful and the illustrations are stunning
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34. It’s hard to choose a favorite
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35. If your favorite style is old school, you can go for pink
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36. But if you prefer the delicate ones, you can choose a smaller one
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37. With this technique, the tattoo appears to pop off the skin
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38. And if you like different designs, you can think of one like this
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39. The waves go with this part of the body
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40. And they can follow the natural design of your feet
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41. Speaking of the maritime theme, have you ever thought of tattooing a mermaid?
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42. For the discrete ones, a small anchor is sufficient
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43. And if you are passionate about travel, the world map drawing is a classic
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44. But it is possible to honor this passion with a paper airplane
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45. Or even with the name of the special city
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46. If you love animals, you can opt for a bigger tattoo
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47. Or a small and very delicate one on the back of the feet
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48. You can make one for your dog, more realistically
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49. Or get your paws tattooed to show this love
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50. Bee tattoos are a trend
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51. But you can choose a bigger, fancy tattoo like this one of a fox
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52. And if you’re a fan of small tattoos, there are the minimal ones
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53. That don’t stop being cool
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54. And cute, like this one with wings
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55. Or little stars
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56. Despite being a smaller part of the body, it is possible to tattoo in several regions of the feet
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57. The conventional thing is to get a tattoo on the chest
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58. And it is indisputable that they look beautiful on this part of the foot
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59. But if you prefer, it’s nice to tattoo the back region
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60. Or think of an illustration that starts at the ankle
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61. And extends following the contour of the feet
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63. And if you like mandalas, how about getting one tattooed on that part of your body?
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64. These designs look great on the hands and also on the feet
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65. They can be complemented by designs such as the rose
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66. If you are passionate about the stars, it is possible to tattoo the planets
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67. Just the outline of a moon…
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68. Or combine it with the sun, with simple and discreet technique
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69. You can honor a loved one by tattooing their handwriting
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70. Or choose a phrase that is very important to you
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71. Running fonts look perfect on this part of the body
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72. And if you are undecided between a drawing or a written tattoo
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73. You can opt for a tattoo that unites the two
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74. To remember a special date, how about tattooing Roman numerals?
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75. You can also keep the classical writing by tattooing in Latin
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76. Or a reminder for life: “don’t worry”
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77. The constellation tattoo is one of the most requested in tattoo studios
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78. And they are really very charming
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79. If you’re one of the classics, how about a flower tattoo?
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80. The current designs make them very modern
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81. And they can be complemented by details
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82. It is possible to opt for simple strokes with black ink
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83. Or full of details
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84. And even the colorful drawings
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85. Flowers look realistic when filled with lots of red
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86. And stunning if joined with other illustrations
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87. You can highlight a tattoo
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88. And the laurels adorn the tattoos written
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89. Tattooing branches completing the flowers matches the shape of the feet
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90. And they leave the current design
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91. If you want a colorful tattoo, you can opt for one in cool tones
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92. But the stroke can also be fine and minimalist
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93. Or whimsical with beautiful and uncountable details.
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94. For a first tattoo, how about a delicate flower?
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95. Ever thought of tattooing an illustration full of geometric and dotted details?
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96. It is possible to combine a tattoo that unites a design with subtle writing
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97. In addition, the foot is a discreet area for those who want tattoos that don’t show up too much.
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98. But they also support larger designs
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99. You can choose a minimal tattoo on the toes, which hardly shows
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100. And there is no shortage of options for the daring ones who like the whimsical designs
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It is hard to choose a favorite tattoo with so many options of designs and techniques. The important thing is to be sure of what to get and to hire a professional tattoo artist to avoid mistakes, since a tattoo lasts forever. And you, convinced to get a tattoo on this part of the body?