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Our first-ever Shoe Week wouldn't be complete without a look at Philadelphia's best shoe shops. Here, we've side-stepped department stores and mega-chains to focus on the area's best independent footwear boutiques. Whether you're a sneakerhead or a lover of Manolos, these 12 stores (presented alphabetically) have you covered.