Getting a tattoo on your arm, back, leg or neck might be the best places to get people to see it. But for the more subtle approach preferred by quite a few people, the spot on your feet between your toes and ankles can be a good inking spot too.
It’s small, inconspicuous and non-intrusive. Perfect for some minimalist tattoos. When inking below the ankles, the saying “Less is more” is a good reference point.
So here’s 25 people who got some very simple, elegant and stylistic foot tattoos!
#1 What is that?
My guess is a bicycle. The one on the furthest right is a handlebar, and the one on the left is a seat. It’s simple, cute, and a great way to start a conversation.
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seoeontattoo on Instagram
#2 A way of life
Another way to give meaning to tattoos is to get one of a phrase that means a lot to you. “Just be,” is a great life motto to follow.
#3 The world
We’ve seen planes, we’ve seen a globe, we’ve seen a compass, and now we have a map of the world. It’s another way to let people know you love to travel and seeing new places.
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@morchamo on Twitter
#4 Love of the sea
She’s on a boat in the water with an anchor tattoo. I think that says it all. This is what tattoos should be about.
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@nataliefranke on Instagram
#5 Home
They left their heart in Paris. This is their way of bringing home with them wherever they are.
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jonboytattoo via Instagram
#6 Unbreakable bonds
The infinity tattoo doesn’t need any introduction these days. People get it for different reasons. For many, it’s their way of reminding each other that they care for each other regardless of where they are.
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onestepshort via Instagram
#7 Adorable
I’ve really emphasized the need for details to make a really great tattoo, but this is an exception. All they used were simple shapes that anyone could draw on their own, and it turned out great.
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El Munchies Tattoo on Facebook
#8 Constellations right below your ankles
It’s the same idea as the previous one with stars, but this one has color and a bit more detail to it. You can’t hate that, can you? It’s very pretty.
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Soltattoo via Instagram
#9 Fruit
How do we approach this one? It’s a juicy pineapple. A very small one. Is it cute? Yes. Is it tropical? Yes. What else could it possibly need?
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Hattie via Instagram
#10 Dipper by my slipper
You know a tattoo is really good when more people have it. Who doesn’t want their own set of stars?
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happiijenny via Instagram
#11 Geography
Here’s a great alternative to a classic American flag tattoo. Whoever did this did a great job of capturing all the little curves you see on the map of America.
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@jonboytattoo on Instagram
#12 Dumbo
I don’t think we can really overthink this one. It’s a baby elephant holding onto a balloon. It looks great, but I don’t think there’s any underlying meaning here. Maybe they really liked Dumbo?
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@MastaDoncasta69
#13 Maybelle
This is how it should be done. Tattoos should be subtle and personal. There is room for more grand artistic pieces on larger parts of the body, but these smaller ones carry a lot of weight too.
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@jonboytattoo on Instagram
#14 Grabbing stars
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@stattoos on Instagram
#15 Appreciation for beauty
For some people, an aquarium is just another piece of art in their living space. For others, fish in aquariums and ponds mean so much more, watching them go about their day has a calming effect. It’s almost meditative. It’s interesting that they chose to color around the fish rather than in it.
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@tattooist on Instagram
#16 More variety
As mentioned before, there are different kinds of trees out there. If you’re looking to get a tattoo of one, look into all the types of trees that there are.
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@tattoosbyeloise on Instagram
#17 Improvement
The actual tattoo even looks better than the sketched drawing. That’s what you need when picking a tattoo artist. You don’t want those that promise the moon and the stars but can do a lot less.
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@ivysaruzi on Instagram
#18 A snowflake
Snowflakes are beautiful on their own. No one needs to explain that. Did you also notice that it’s a compass too?
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@soltattoo on Instagram
#19 Flight
The changing shades of color as the bird flies higher and higher are beautiful. You can’t look at this and not think about the freedom that birds enjoy. Don’t we all wish we could fly?
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hktattoo via Instagram
#20 Infinity arrow
The arrow being woven into the infinity symbol is a rather creative approach to this. It’s about having direction.
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jenxtattoos via Instagram
#21 Another one
Here’s another goofy one. The choice of a cat isn’t random, they probably like cats and own one, but it’s less about a particular pet and more of a fun tattoo.
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@lynnerph on Instagram
#22 An ant
It’s just an ant. There’s nothing special about it. But when you look at the shading and fine details that have gone into this tattoo, you can’t help but respect the artist behind it. This is really good.
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@soltattoo on Instagram
#23 A cactus
What better represents endurance and perseverance than the cactus plant? It grows in some of the harshest conditions in this world and still survives.
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Inspiring Tattoos on Facebook
#24 Another tin can telephone
It’s amazing how something as simple as a string and two cans excited us as kids. Phones are cheaper and more readily available these days, so there’s a chance that many kids won’t get to experience this. These matching tattoos are a nice memento for childhood and friendship.
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@carlesbonafe on Instagram
#25 Maple leaves
For starters, it the national symbol of Canada. But as far as leaves go, there’s something special about it. It’s not just any leaf.
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tattooistflower via Instagram
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