How to Be a Foot Model

Last Updated: September 20, 2022 References Approved

Foot modeling, a type of parts modeling, an important part of fashion modeling. Many large designer shoe companies require foot models for their advertisements. If you have lovely feet, you might be able to make extra money or even an entire career as a foot model.

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Getting Foot Modeling Jobs

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Practice using your feet to articulate emotion. Many of the most sought after foot models have more than just beautiful feet. They know how to use their feet to evoke emotion during a photo or video shoot to help sell a product.
- Your feet may have to look like they’ve just been tickled, or your curled toes might need to convey excitement.
- Practice striking poses with your feet in the mirror and quickly changing between different foot positions. On the set of a photo shoot, you want to be able to immediately follow the instructions you’re given about how your feet should look.
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Create a portfolio of your feet.^{[1]
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Research source} This will help you to find modeling jobs and have pictures on hand when you need them. Have a professional photographer take pictures of your your feet. You can keep this portfolio organized online in a website or even on instagram. Include an “About Me” page or a list of your work history in modeling.
- Make sure to have pictures from different angles and in various styles of lighting.
- Don't be afraid to show your feet off, wear more foot revealing shoes and even post a closeup picture of your feet on your instagram.
- You can also include short videos in your portfolio to show potential brands how your feet move. This is especially important if you want to do commercials or other types of video advertisements.
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Sign with modeling agencies in your area.^{[2]
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Research source} Modeling agencies work with models, and book their jobs. In turn, the agent gets a commission percentage from the model.
- You can sign with multiple modeling agencies to book more jobs, when you are first beginning.
- Sometimes, there are specific agencies for body part models, like foot models.
- When you are just beginning to build your career, don’t sign an exclusive contract with any agency.
- Always have a lawyer read any contracts that you do sign before you sign them.
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Consider moving to a city with a large advertisement market. If you truly want to pursue foot modeling as a fulltime career, you want to live somewhere that there is a demand for this niche type of modeling. Most of these places are larger U.S. cities.
- New York City and Los Angeles are the largest markets in the United States.
- For example, Parts Models, located in New York, is one of the largest body parts modeling agencies in the country.^{[3]
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Accept other types of modeling jobs.^{[4]
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Research source} When you’re beginning your modeling career, you may want to diversify the types of modeling positions you seek out to get consistent work. Foot modeling is a niche type of work, and it may be hard at first to find steady work in just this area.
- Look into modeling clothes or becoming a clothing fit model for a brand.
- If you do want to model in more than one area, make sure your portfolio includes a variety of types of photos of you.

Part 2

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Determining if You Have the Feet of a Foot Model

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Examine your foot shape. Before you put in the effort to become a foot model, you want to make sure that you have the natural foot structure for the job. Most foot models have similarly proportioned feet.
- You need to have slender, but not overly narrow, feet with thin toes that are proportionate to each other.
- Most foot models have high arches, which gives their feet a nice curve when photographed.
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Think about your other assets. To find consistent work, foot models have to take care of more than just their beautiful feet.^{[5]
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- To be a foot model, you need clear skin with no varicose veins, scars, or discoloration.
- In addition to lovely feet, you need to have toned legs and slender ankles. Many shoe designers that hire foot models are concerned not only with how the feet look in the shoes but also with how the shoes make the legs look.
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Determine what type of foot model you want to be. In all sectors of modeling, you can be either a fashion model or a fit model. A fit model works directly with designers to make sure that shoes fit to size and look good. Fashion models work on advertisements and photo spreads with companies and designers.
- Foot models can help to advertise things like shoes, ankle bracelets or toe rings, foot care products, nail polishes, or socks.^{[6]
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- Often, the feet of a foot model are photoshopped into existing adds on other models bodies.

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Caring for Your Feet

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Exfoliate your feet.^{[7]
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Research source} In order to maintain silky smooth feet, you’ll need to regularly slough off any dead skin or callous. This should be a regular part of your skincare routine.
- Use a sugar scrub to exfoliate all over your feet. You can buy a scrub or make your own with sugar and a variety of household ingredients like oil or honey.
- Once you have exfoliated all over your feet, use a pumice stone to gently exfoliate any problem areas further.^{[8]
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- You should exfoliate approximately once a week.^{[9]
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Moisturize your feet. Once you’ve exfoliated any dead skin on your feet, you want to moisturize to keep your skin supple and smooth. Moisturizing regularly will help you maintain photo-ready feet.
- Your feet can handle a heavy moisturizing cream daily.^{[10]
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- If you have extra dry feet, you can apply a moisturizing cream at night, and then sleep in socks for more of a moisture treatment.^{[11]
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Exercise your feet. Not only do foot models need to have beautiful feet, they also need to have articulate and strong feet, like dancers.^{[12]
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- Rub your feet or have them massaged regularly to keep their circulation good.
- Flex, point, and bend your feet. You can use something like a stretchy Thera-Band to help you work out your feet.^{[13]
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Wear comfortable and protective shoes.^{[14]
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Research source} As a foot model, your feet are your source of income. In your every day life, you want to do everything you can to keep them free of strain or marks.
- When you can, wear comfortable flats.
- If you do want to wear a dressier shoe, it’s best to wear something with a wedge or platform. You want your weight to be evenly distributed. Open-toed shoes that don’t pinch are best.

Expert Q&A

Question

What size feet do you need to be a foot model?

Traci Halvorson
Modeling Agent
Traci Halvorson is a Modeling Agent, Former Model, and the Owner of Halvorson Model Management (HMM) in San Jose, California. HMM is a full-service, licensed talent agency representing over 300 professional models and actors. With over 25 years of experience in the modeling industry, Traci specializes in scouting, managing, advising, and launching modeling careers in the Bay Area. Traci holds a BA in Public Relations & Business Management from San Jose State University and also specializes in Marketing, Image consulting, and is a certified Life-Career Coach.

Traci Halvorson

Modeling Agent

Expert Answer

For women, it should be a size 6 to 7. For men, your foot size should be a 9 or a 10.
Question

Would I have to show my face or legs if I become a foot model?

Community Answer

Being a foot model is all about taking pictures of your feet. The picture might show part of your leg, but not your face.
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Will I have to vomit on my soles to get views?

Community Answer

No. I'd imagine that enjoying looking at vomit on feet is a pretty niche fetish.