Large Skull Tattoo

Skulls again! We weren’t joking when we said they were popular. This one covers the entire shin of the leg, which is not for the faint-hearted.

Leg Sleeve

A sleeve for your leg – a pant sleeve? It’s a great idea for prints that are too large for your arms. This one features Looney tunes characters.

Back of Calf Tattoo

What do you see when you look at this tattoo? Illusions are cool in tattoos – but you need a very skilled artist to create one.

Also Read: Top 30 Calf Tattoo Design Ideas (And The Meanings Behind Them)

Traditional Rose Tattoo

This is a classic tattoo that looks great anywhere, especially arms and legs. Roses can be very simple or detailed, so it’s easy to scale up/down.

Psychedelic Tattoo

A great example of a thigh tattoo. There’s a lot of symbolism going on here! Oh, and a totally wicked tattoo design as well.

Leg Quote Tattoo

This is a cool take on a quote tattoo. You don’t have to use family, try a loved one’s name or the city of your birth.

Small Minimalist Tattoos

Minimalist tattoo ideas for men are really cool. Small tatts tend to look best near your ankle or knee, rather than floating anywhere on your leg.

Hyper Realistic Tattoo

The detail is impressive! Hyper realistic tattoo artists are highly skilled and can ink your favorite photos onto your skin with incredibly realism. Great for faces.

Decorated Skull Tattoo

Another take on a leg skull tattoo. This one incorporates detail within the traditional black lined skull, adding more artistic expression without overcomplicating the classic design.

Snake Tattoo

This almost made our list of badass tattoos (see below) but it’s primarily a leg tattoo. Snakes are popular tattoo choices, and they curl around legs perfectly.