Meaning of the word "do not judge a man until you have walked (a mile) in his shoes" in English

What does "do not judge a man until you have walked (a mile) in his shoes" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

do not judge a man until you have walked (a mile) in his shoes

US /duː nɑːt dʒʌdʒ ə mæn ʌnˈtɪl juː hæv wɔːkt ə maɪl ɪn hɪz ʃuːz/
UK /duː nɒt dʒʌdʒ ə mæn ʌnˈtɪl juː hæv wɔːkt ə maɪl ɪn hɪz ʃuːz/
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Idiom

you should not criticize or form an opinion about someone until you have experienced the same things they have

Example:
Before you criticize his parenting, remember: do not judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.
I used to think she was lazy, but then I realized you shouldn't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes.