Shoe sole patterns (6)

I believe the answer is:

treads

(Other definitions for treads that I've seen before include "Sets the foot down." , "Puts the foot down" , "mates" , "Steps, walks" , "Stared at tyre surfaces" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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