Algeria, Land of Shoes

Since I arrived in Algeria...I have found myself staring at the ground when we are with a group of people. Not because I want to, but because I am captivated and jealous of the shoes Algerians wear! No matter what they are wearing on top, they pair it with the best in footwear any country has to offer.
And I am ashamed. Ashamed, because when I travel to any country or state, I tend to bring my B-list shoes. These are the shoes I wouldn't lose sleep over if they were lost, damaged or stolen. The A-list shoes stay at home, tucked away, completely unaware of what they are missing in Algeria!
So I feel an apology is in order to my new Algerian friends, for not bringing my love of footwear to your country. I had no idea it was a love we both shared. I apologize to everyone (men and women) and to my A-list shoes at home in Denver. All 30 pairs would have loved to make the trip to Algeria and they would have been in great company!