{"id":12633,"date":"2021-06-03T06:39:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=12633"},"modified":"2024-01-07T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T00:00:00","slug":"how-long-after-a-foot-tattoo-can-i-wear-socks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/how-long-after-a-foot-tattoo-can-i-wear-socks\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long After a Foot Tattoo Can I Wear Socks?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A foot tattoo is always a good idea. The foot is a great tattoo placement because you can easily hide the tattoo, protect it from sun exposure, but also show it off during the summer, beach days. However, what if you’ve just gotten a foot tattoo; how do you take care of it? And, most importantly, when can you start wearing socks and shoes?<\/p>\n

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve either had your foot tattooed or you’re thinking about it. Either way, you’re at the right place. In the following paragraphs, we’ll take a look at some useful info and tips on how to survive a foot tattoo. So, let’s get started!<\/p>\n

Foot Tattoos: Everything You Need To Know<\/h2>\n
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How Do I Take Care of a Foot Tattoo?<\/h3>\n

You will take care of your foot tattoo just like you would do with any other tattoo. It is essential to let the tattoo breathe, clean it and prevent it from getting infected by following the aftercare instructions<\/a> your tattooist provided. Avoid touching the tattoo with dirty hands, and most definitely, avoid picking, peeling, and scratching it. This could lead to a prolonged healing issue as well as to infection, irritation, and inflammation.<\/p>\n

What About Socks \u2013 When Can I Wear Them?<\/h3>\n

The burning question; when can you wear socks after a new tattoo? Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait between 2 or 3 weeks before you start wearing socks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With tattoos placed in other body areas, it is recommended to keep the tattoo covered by wearing loose clothes. So, you may think that for a foot tattoo wearing socks is fine. However, socks are far from being loose on the feet. It is quite the contrary; they stick closely to the skin, keeping it snug so that your feet can fit into shoes.<\/p>\n

Now, because socks are so tight, they must be avoided at all costs until the tattoo is healed<\/a>. Otherwise, the sock might stick to your tattoo, prevent it from drying and forming a new skin layer. It could also possibly cause an infection due to contact with a foreign, possible contaminated material; we all know that socks tend to get dirty pretty fast.<\/p>\n

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And Shoes? Can I Wear Them, and What Kind?<\/h3>\n

Now, when it comes to foot tattoos, the same sock thing applies to shoes as well. You cannot wear shoes for 2 to 3 weeks, or until your tattoo is fully healed. Shoes might be even more damaging of a tattoo than socks, but when combined, they might mess up your tattoo completely.<\/p>\n

However, here are two main reasons you should wait for your foot tattoo to heal before you start wearing shoes again;<\/p>\n