Be in somebody’s shoes
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Empathy Expression
Use this phrase to show you're trying to understand someone's feelings or difficulties. 
Being in her shoes, I can see why she made that choice.
Pro Tip 2/3Hypothetical Situations
It's often used to discuss what one would do in a hypothetical, not real, situation. 
If I were in your shoes, I might reconsider that decision.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Remember, it's not about actual shoes. It's a metaphor for seeing things from another's perspective. 
Before you judge, try to be in his shoes for a moment.