The texture of a walking sound effect depends entirely on the surface and the footwear. Common descriptions and onomatopoeias include:

The weight and pace of a footfall can tell the audience if a character is heavy, light, hurried, or stealthy.

In literature, writers use onomatopoeia (words that mimic the sound they describe) to help the reader "hear" the scene, such as sizzle or snap for specific ground types. Common Creative Descriptions