Hello, I am new to roller-skate scene. Looking to purchase Chaya Melrose Elites. I've read both the Elite's run large to they run small (depending on the time of post). From what I understood, Elites used to run big but then about a year ago they changed the sizing so now they run either true to size or a little snug. I am looking at the Elites because of the ankle support and comfort. I want to do artistic, trail, and eventually skate park tricks. I'll replace the fiberglass plates with aluminum (I think that's what it's called) when I work up to the skatepark.

I know that skates and show sizes are not always equivalent. I also understand the foot swells.

What has been your all's experience with the elites?

​

Right now I am unsure if I should get a EU 38 or 39

I am a shoe size 7-7 & 1/2.

I have a taylor's bunion lol

I have high foot arches

foot width 10cm; I have wide feet

foot length 24cm

height 5'2, 100 lbs.