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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Move carefully
• Method 2 of 3: Wear the correct equipment
• Method 3 of 3: Keep still
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Ever wanted to walk through the woods without anyone hearing you? Or want to sneak up on someone without getting caught? Walking gently is an art, and it takes time to master it.

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Method 1 of 3: Move carefully

1. Watch where you walk. Silent movement is a lot more difficult on crunchy gravel than on soft grass or earth. To walk gently, you need to properly explore the terrain and determine which route is the quietest. Whether you are outdoors or indoors, you can consciously choose to choose certain materials over others; some materials simply make more noise than others.
   • If you are walking outside in the woods or elsewhere, try walking on soft grass or soft earth. Prefer wet leaves to the dry, crunchy ones.
   • When you walk outside, look out for rocks or carrots. These don't crack like leaves or branches. Gently place your weight on the rock or root to make sure it won't shift or make a noise. If you are sure that your surface is silent, put your full weight on it.
   • In an urban setting, avoid wooden walkways, gravel paths, and other noisy surfaces.
   • Indoors, try to walk on carpets and carpets as much as possible.
   • When climbing trees and rocks, pay close attention to where you place your feet. Try to place your toes and the balls of your foot between the branches or crevices. If you are forced to put your foot in the middle of a branch or push against the rock wall, do so gently and gently. Too much force can break a branch or piece of rock, drawing attention to you.
2. Pay attention to your surroundings. The space through which you move can make noises just as much as the surface you walk on. If you want to walk quietly, it is important that you are aware of your surroundings. Try not to touch anything that could reveal your presence.
   • Avoid twigs and twigs that can catch on your clothing and break.
   • Avoid gates and fences that can creak or squeak.
   • Try not to touch rustling fabrics and piles of junk.
3. Move low to the ground. Walk in a slightly squat position, using all your muscles as you move. This reduces the force your body exerts on the ground when you make contact, allowing you to move a lot more quietly. Keep your body compact and distribute your weight evenly so that your feet never put very noisy on the ground.
4. Put your heel down first, then your toes. Put the heel of your foot down first, and slowly and gently roll your foot down to sink your toes. Slightly rock your hips as you walk to have even more control over your steps. Try to walk on the outside of your shoe as much as possible.
   • If you need to move quickly, stay low to the ground and walk with the same heel-to-toe stride.
   • When walking backwards, put the ball of your foot down first. Only then bring your heels down.
   • Running on the balls of your feet can make you run a lot faster and quieter, but be careful: this requires more strength in the feet and lower legs. Your ankles and foot joints should also be extra flexible for this. In addition, you must be better able to maintain your balance.In this way, more pressure is also exerted on softer surfaces (because the weight is spread on a smaller surface).
   • Land carefully. Running or jumping softly is difficult, but it is quite possible if you master the art of landing softly. Land in a squat, balanced position without hitting the ground too hard.
5. Keep your arms close to your body. Try not to use your hands and arms when trying to maintain your balance. You could knock something over and betray your presence. Try to keep them so that they don't bother you and that you can maintain your balance.
6. Move your weight away from your feet. Of course you cannot transfer all your weight and all the pressure. You can describe the feeling as the feeling of empty (not numb) feet and the feeling of pressure on your head. Transferring your weight to your head can make you more aware of your surroundings and create alertness. This is useful for jumping, for example. If you see a thick layer of dry leaves, jump in. When jumping, aim for a dry spot that is not covered with leaves (e.g. grass). Land with your toes and the front of your feet. Wearing sneakers works best as the rubber smoothes out the sound.

Method 2 of 3: Wear the correct equipment

1. Wear soft footwear. The harder your footwear, the more noise you will make. It is best to choose socks or leather moccasins. However, sneakers and form-fitting boots can also get the job done. Avoid hard-soled boots, heels or stiff soles, and shoes that make walking more difficult. Comfortable soft shoes are best.
   • Sweat socks can make noise when you walk. If you sweat too much, wear two pairs of socks to muffle the noise.
   • Walking barefoot can be the quietest way to move, but it can also be the noisiest. If you step on something sharp and you groan in pain, you are betraying yourself. Additionally, if your feet sweat they can stick to the floor and make a sticky noise when you walk. Decide for yourself whether walking barefoot is the best choice for the area.
   • Make sure your footwear is completely dry; In addition to the fact that wet shoes can cause a squeaking noise, you can also leave wet spots on the floor. This will cause you to be caught. When these damp spots dry, they leave "clean shoe marks" in the shape of your footwear. This is especially the case with surfaces such as concrete.
2. Make sure your footwear fits properly and snugly. If your feet can slide into your footwear, it can cause a squeaking noise, especially if your feet are sweating slightly. If you wear lace-up shoes, tuck the laces into your shoe. If you don't, your laces could tap against the shoe or the floor when you walk.
3. Wear tight clothes, and not too much. Wide pants can rub against your leg, causing a rustling sound. Wearing tight pants limits this chance. Try to wear very soft clothing, such as light cotton sweatpants. This keeps your noise to a minimum.
   • Tuck your shirt / shirt into your pants, and tuck your pants into your shoes or socks. This prevents them from flapping.
   • Shorts usually make more noise than long pants, and you can't tuck them in your socks. If you really must wear shorts, try tying them around your knees with a piece of elastic or string. Make sure you don't do this too tightly. You don't want your circulation to be restricted.

Method 3 of 3: Keep still

1. Prepare your body. If you have the time to prepare yourself, a few small steps can help you make less noise while walking. For instance:
   • Stretch and stretch what you want to start walking gently. It is common for your bones and joints to snap a little when you first tighten them. Stretch and stretch a bit before you dive into the deep end. Stretching and stretching will make you feel looser and keep things from clicking. The chance that you will be caught decreases.
   • Don't eat it on an empty stomach, but don't eat too big a meal before you start. Your body becomes heavier after eating, and therefore noisier.
   • Go to the bathroom before trying to walk quietly.
2. Breathe in and out evenly. You may be tempted to hold your breath, but it is better to breathe slowly and gradually through your nose. That way you don't run the risk of inhaling or exhaling too hard if you run out of air. If you have too much air, open your mouth wide and take deep, controlled breaths of breath.
   • If the adrenaline is running through your body, you may be breathing faster and faster. If that happens, take a break to catch your breath. Breathe in and out calmly and deeply to ease your anxiety. Make sure your breathing is correct before continuing.
3. Try to follow the cadence of someone else's steps. If you are following someone, you can hide your sound by walking at the same time as the other. If the other person takes a step with their left foot, so will you. If the other person takes a step with their right foot, do so too. This will hide your sounds.
   • Do not let this take you too far. It is still important to use proper gentle walking techniques. If you don't, you will be caught if the other person suddenly stops walking while you are still walking.
4. Blending in with your environment. If you are walking through a wooded area full of dry twigs, leaves, and the like, absolute silence will be next to impossible. Then try to move in small, incalculable steps, taking breaks in between. Don't move at a gradual, marching pace.
   • Imitate the sounds around you. For example if you are in a forest with many small animals. These animals usually travel short distances, sniff somewhere in the hope of finding food there, and then walk a little further.
   • Take advantage of other sound sources (wind, animal movement, traffic, etc.) to camouflage your sound.
5. Be quiet when you need to. If your goal is to move silently through a certain area, then you need to understand that sometimes you need to be still. Stand still and observe the environment before continuing. Take as much time as you need to identify possible obstacles.
   • If you follow someone or want to move invisibly, there will be times when you have to be extremely patient. Do not move and wait for the person to pass you, or for the tension of the situation to diminish, before continuing.

Tips

• If you are walking through a house with wooden floors, try to walk as close to the wall as possible to avoid creaking. The same goes for stairs.
• When opening doors, apply pressure above the door handle to avoid squeaking. Also, lower the latch far enough so that the entire bolt is inward before you put pressure on the door. Keep the latch down as you go through the door. Close the door, push it against the door frame so that the latch fits without clicking, and gently release the latch.
• Do not move your feet or shift your weight while standing on leaves or twigs during your break. You have to freeze, as it were, in the exact place where you are when you have to stop. If you move your feet or shift your weight, the rustle of the leaves or the creak of the branches can make an unnatural sound. Pause in a position that is easy to maintain.
• Stay away from animals that will respond to your presence.
• If you walk past a group of people that are around a campfire (or other type of light), it is best to walk as close as possible to the circle of light. This sounds contradictory, but it is darkest just outside the circle of light. If the people inside the circle look out, their eyes cannot properly adjust to what is close to them in the dark. This is because the light source is too close.
• If you're sneaking around, stay downwind. There are animals and people who can smell very well.
• Try doing brain training to test your focus and concentration. Move your eyes up and down to different objects to practice. Lifeguards use this method to quickly detect danger.
• If you are following someone and he / she notices that you are there, keep calm. Act unsuspectingly, as if you didn't know he / she was there. The worst thing you can do is draw attention to yourself by panicking.
• If you're walking right behind someone, keep an eye on your shadow. If there is a light source behind you, your shadow will run ahead of you. This one could catch your target. If you squat something, you reduce the risk.
• If you can't wear tight clothes, try rubbing your pants together or against your skin. See if sound is being produced. Wool clothes are the quietest.
• Tighten your thighs. This will make you less noise, and it also helps you walk more quietly.
• If you are in hiding and someone is looking at you, don't move. Any movement will betray your presence. If the other person is looking away, count to 30 before moving again. The other person may try to double check again. Even moving your eyes can give you away. The saying "If you can't see them, then they can't see you" is not entirely true. But if you pretend they can't see you, your mind and body will become more suited to your purposes.
• Try not to shift your weight until your feet are firmly on the floor. For this you need a good balance and a lot of practice.
• When opening doors, apply forward pressure on the door as you open the door to the back. If it still creaks, open it as soon as possible to make the cracking last as short as possible.
• When you walk, don't just walk with your feet. Your whole body is involved in walking. Your arms and head for balance, your hips and torso for leg movement, and your legs themselves to cover the distance. Practice your movements to find out what you like and don't like.
• When going up or down stairs, it can be effective to skip steps. Don't skip it so much that it puts extra pressure on the steps, as they will make more noise than usual.
• Before you start walking, you need to "roll" your feet and ankles. This will prevent them from cracking. This snapping is caused by synovial fluid, just as it does to your fingers and knuckles when you snap them. If you do not roll your ankles beforehand, unwanted noises may be produced during your sneak tour.

Warnings

• Never sneak around in people's houses, especially at night. Not even if they are friends of yours. In a sleep-drunk state in the dark, you too can come across as quite intimidating. You could be attacked or even killed.
• Be aware of what you are wearing; chains or keys that rustle can give you away.
• Do not try to practice these tips at night. If you are caught, the other person never knows what your intentions are. They may start to think that you are planning evil.
• Watch out for snow as it can make the distinctive "crackling" sound. Your tracks will also be visible, and you will be able to be caught quickly.

Necessities

• Safe, soft shoes.
• A backpack to store stuff.
• Fabrics that don't rustle or whiz.
• Clothing that cannot be caught by the wind.