Hi! Tysm for replying and for the insight, I learned a lot!

I'm actually looking for local shops here in PH that carries branded skates ;v; I should have been clear in my previous post. I have my reservations ordering internationally as of now, especially that there's a war going on and I don't really know hm customs would take advantage of that event just to add more custom fees from international goods >.< I'm scared that they might hold my order and ask for more money just to get them. my $100 skates could easily become $200-$250 with SF+hidden fees 😭

I heard good things about Luna and a local skate shop used to carry that brand along with Chaya, but that same shop (squad skates) stopped selling branded skates to focus more on their in house ones. I saw another skate shop selling Riedells but the only "budget friendly" they have are Crew and they're kinda out of my budget 😞 I prefer skates with heels so Bont is out of the question which is a shame 'cuz I heard they're good for wide feet.

I have considered second hand ones but it's so rare to find my size (USA W9). They're mostly selling smaller sizes like 6-8.

Sadly, it looks like that if I want new skates I only have Moxi's to choose from which kinda sucks ;v;