To create a natural sense of forward movement, Foley artists roll their feet from the outer heel to the inner toe. This produces the characteristic "double-click" or rolling sound of a real stride.
Use a shotgun or condenser microphone positioned about one foot from the floor. Elevating the mic on a tripod or box helps avoid ground vibrations that can muddy the recording. 2. Matching Surfaces and Footwear
To stay in sync with on-screen actors, watch their shoulders rather than their feet. Shoulders signal the intention to move before the feet actually touch the ground.