Hedge that’s required for catwalk? (9)

I believe the answer is:

pussyfoot

'hedge' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for pussyfoot that I've seen before include "Act in a cautious or non-committal way" , "one may show claws" , "Go stealthily or cautiously" , "Act overcautiously" , "Tread delicately and indecisively" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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