1 sole walk - would you walk 1 mile barefooted to help those in need?

They say in order to understand someone, you should “walk in someone else’s shoes” but what if you were to look at the phrase literally, what if someone walks barefooted - due to cultural differences and or lack of status. If the phrase unintentionally excludes these people and in turn means they become “invisible” - how can we ensure they are seen and heard? Kesha; mother, wife and mentor walked “a mile in someone else’s shoes”, by waking barefooted to walk in understanding - marginalised individuals such as those living in poverty and or are refugees ����