One's weight and bearing affect the foot-impression they make on soft ground. A footprint is stamped by your foot and has a texture like that of your shoe or foot.
Footprints define a line of flight.
Vagrants leave them behind. On the wet sand of the surf one often sees footprints. Inc. You may not reproduce this material in any form without the permission of The Brown Daily Herald. Contact The Herald if you have any comments or suggestions.