Walking in My Shoes
[4] David Fricke from Melody Maker wrote, "'Walking in My Shoes' is better neo-Bowie than we've heard in some time, a long-distance 'Heroes' knockoff via the group's own 'Enjoy the Silence' complete with hints of Robert Fripp's skysaw guitar."[5] Sam Wood from Philadelphia Inquirer felt that the song, "with its moody minor-key melody and burbling bass-line reminiscent of early Simple Minds, adapts an ancient Native American proverb to create an anthemic plea for compassion."[6] Andrew Harrison from Select named it the best track of the album, noting its "intensified, pulsating downward spiral".[7] Leesa Daniels from Smash Hits gave it three out of five, adding, "The great thing about the 'Mode is their songs always have a chorus that's easy to sing along to.At the beginning of the second verse, there is a shot of Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher, and Alan Wilder with naked women on their laps.