Yep, the industry has looked at this time and time again - it is just not worth programming around it. It is unusual for a game to focus on a character's feet. People will probably notice - but nobody will care.
One solution could be to put every character in full-length dresses/skirts. However, that would look stupid.
One solution could be to put every character in full-length dresses/skirts. However, that would look stupid.