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.

Origin of surefooted

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

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

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (a more realistic possibility if he maintains his sure-footed leadership in Albany)?

Obama for Prez in 2016! |Michael Medved |June 24, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
In dealing with this issue, Romney has not exactly shown himself to be a sure-footed candidate.

Why Obama's Still Untouchable in 2012 |Jack W. Germond |June 9, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Now he seems to be reversing again—on this issue, he has not at all been sure-footed.

Thanks for Playing Nice |Rep. Peter King |April 28, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
For where are our modern physicians who are strong and sure-footed enough to hold up another or lead him by the hand?

Thoughts Out of Season (Part II) |Friedrich Nietzsche

His brain was capable of only one thought—pursuit; and he thanked his stars for the sure-footed beast under him.

The Night Riders |Ridgwell Cullum
They were sure-footed and capable of carrying a substantial load.

The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I |Herbert Brayley Collett
He is valuable as an honest, genial artist, a many-sided and sure-footed man of talent, somewhat inclined to Classicism.

The History of Modern Painting, Volume 2 (of 4) |Richard Muther
They moved about as sure-footed and quick as sailors on their ship, and always on the alert.

Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) |Carl Lumholtz

sure-footed

unlikely to fall, slip, or stumble

not likely to err or fail, as in judgment

sure-footedly, adverb sure-footedness, noun