Answer: scuffing

AnswerCrossword Clue
scuffingWalk in such a way
scuffingSCUFF, to scrape the feet
scuffingScrape or brush the surface of (a shoe or other object) against something
scuffing(of an object or surface) Become marked by scraping or brushing
scuffingMark (a surface) by scraping or brushing it, esp. with one's shoes
scuffingDrag (one's feet or heels) when walking