By its third season, it had become a "serious-minded teenage documentary,"[5] with episodes about topics like homelessness, teen pregnancy, living with HIV/AIDS, and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Noggin's general manager, Tom Ascheim, described the show's premise: "we take people of different backgrounds and lives and have them swap.

For example, for the episode "Catholic / Jewish," interfaith experts Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Tom Hartman (commentators known as "The God Squad") served as consultants.

[1] According to a press release from Noggin, the show "received a strong response from kids when it debuted in short-form," which led them to order a season of 13 long-form episodes.

[4] As the two subjects express their thoughts and impressions on camera, as well as in online diaries on Noggin's website,[16] they learn to appreciate diverse perspectives.

"[34] In a review of the episode "Muslim," Alexandra Hoyt of Asbury Park Press said that the show "is full of touching moments and answers questions that develop insight, knowledge and common bonds.

"[35] Journalist Rob Owen called the show's religious-themed episodes a welcome and timely change in Nickelodeon's lineup, highlighting its positive depictions of multiple religions as rare for children's television.

[36] The San Diego Union-Tribune urged its readers to watch the series, writing: "You might want to park the whole family in front of the TV at 8:30.

"[37] Nancy Wellons of the Orlando Sentinel called the show an "illuminating entry into reality TV" for Noggin.

[38] SFGate's Tim Goodman pointed to A Walk in Your Shoes as an example of Noggin's best programming, calling it "thoughtfully produced" compared to other tween shows.