wow. love the concept of this.. super great. it depends on what you expect from this. the skin on your palms and feet are regenarative, they shed. i saw the hand tattoo of my brothers fade out in less then 12 months. he’s a pencil pusher. i could only imagine what the bottom of a foot would look like in 2 years. on something like this i would wait for better opinions. its a really great concept. good luck.

Sorry to be so blunt but I think this idea sucks. It will look and heal like shit and not last at all. I get the concept but you’ve got to be able to come up with something more practical. If you’re going to pay to get a tattoo I’d think you’d want something that might last a little while. Of course that’s just my opinion so get whatever the hell you want.

To be honest I’m not even sure a lot of artists would even do this, just like some won’t do palms and bottom of feet since they don’t last. You would almost literally have to stay off your feet for more than a few days since any rubbing or friction will effect the healing process. I even wonder how well that area would accept the ink in the first place. I don’t think the ink will last so it will be uneven and blotchy and a waste of money. Seriously, reconsider this, I really think you’ll regret it. Come up with another image to represent your “grounded”, even if it’s a tattoo of feet in the ground placed somewhere else on your body. Or get something on the top of the feet which isn’t all that great either but much better than the heels. Your best bet is to talk to an artist though and get their opinion.

i do kind of agree with “adler” i think that ink is permanent and putting it in a place where you know damn well its going to fade is not really practical. if you look at the side of your foot, you will see where the skin changes, from the skin that regenerates to the “good” skin. that will be the line that will fade very quickly. keeping ink above that line is your best bet. again, im no pro, but my bro has a simular problem with his palm/fingure tattoo.( he new it would fade, but he’s running out of space and they where bored) i do like the concept, keeping yourself grounded.. i also feel what you are trying to do, as i went thru the need for a foot tattoo. i have “run forever, die tired” on the top of my foot. i wear boots every day and it hasnt faded(bout 5 years). i would give this some real deep thought, maybe look into other symbolic peices that meen something close, japenesse and tibetin cultures have endless peices of art. there has to be something out there that defines, “staying grounded” or “true to ones self” that better reflects your idea, just a little more practical. tho im still sticking with “i like it”.. if i find anything i’ll let you know. good luck and keep us posted on your findings

the heel will never work, unless you were confined in a wheelchair and never had to use your feet for walking. i mean unless you dont mind getting it touched up every year or so. i say do it!!!!!!!!!!