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'Tis the season of open air footwear! (FINALLY.) Should you want to get a sandal fix offline rather than on, these ten local stores will make sure you slip those toes into something sexy, trendy, comfortable, or all of the above. We've got it covered from the expensive end of the spectrum—say, Newbury boutique Serenella or The Tannery—to wallet-friendly pairs at DSW and Urban Outfitters. Better book that pedicure, stat.