surefooted

[ shoo r-foo t-id, shur- ]

/ ˈʃʊərˈfʊt ɪd, ˈʃɜr- /

not likely to stumble, slip, or fall.

proceeding surely; unerring: his surefooted pursuit of success.

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First recorded in 1625–35; sure + foot + -ed³

sure·foot·ed·ly, adverbsure·foot·ed·ness, noun

Yet the problems, for Idol fans, are alarming, occurring as they do in places where the show had been so surefooted in the past.
The American Idol Implosion|Richard Rushfield|April 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In spite of his apparent clumsiness in some matters, he had even as a lad proved himself to be a bold and surefooted climber.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour
Shirley was surefooted and agile; she could spring like a deer when she chose.
Shirley|Charlotte Bront
She was a daughter of the hills, as surefooted as a mountain goat.
Brand Blotters|William MacLeod Raine

The others kept pace with the racing vehicle as the surefooted team tore down the slope.
The Law-Breakers|Ridgwell Cullum
Although the night was dark, the roadbed was firm and Midnight surefooted.
The Fourth Watch|H. A. Cody