Footsteps padded unsteadily across the hallway.

Footsteps padded softly towards him.

Footsteps padded across the floor and disappeared amongst the clustering shelves.

Footsteps padded toward his cell.

Footsteps padded across the marble without haste.

I should simply cancel.... Footsteps padded across the floor behind her and she heard the soft taps of fingers at Zhende's workstation.

Footsteps padded behind him.

Footsteps padded in the mud to his rear.

Footsteps padded past the door but did not stop.

Footsteps padded over the silt, barely perceptible unless ears had become accustomed to the background noise.