Chaya Melrose 2021 - Lavender Roller Skates

The Chaya brand is (relatively) a newcomer to rollerskates market but people behind it pack plenty of experience. It is a division of German company Powerslide, which has acquired multiple rollerskating talent from all over the world – this includes people who skate park and roller derby players. From the very beginning, the project is overseen by Kenneth Dedeu – a Powerslide’s creative director, photographer, designer, talented inline skater and rollerskater (he does have a cool nickname: Ragnaroll). As you can see, the foundations are solid (not just the nickname) and coupled with company’s dedication to deliver the best possible equipment, it has resulted in really solid line of rollerskates.

One of the more popular models from Chaya lifestyle line are Melrose – affordable rollerskates made for cruising, jams and dancing. No matter if you find happiness in rolling through the streets or dancing all night to disco music, Melrose will be just perfect.

The skates have classic style, high cut boot. It is characterized by medium level of rigidity, providing good amount of ankle support without restricting movement. It is fully vegan – does not contain any animal-derived materials. The outer skin is made of artifical leather and inner is covered with textile material. The anatomically shaped, dual density foams provide excellent level of comfort and keep the heel locked in place.

Plate and trucks are made of nylon material reinforced with glass fibre, giving them excellent rigidity and durability at low price. In addition, it comes with two innovations introduced by Chaya. First one is anatomically offset toe stopper – placed closer to a big toe, giving you much more natural feeling on push and better balance on tricks. It is actually puzzling, how no one came up with it earlier, considering that rollerskates exist for over 150 years! The second upgrade over typical rollerskates is Power Toe System – the front part of the plate, below the toes, is slightly curved upwards, giving you better energy transfer and control. The trucks are 105 mm wide (including axles) and provide excellent maneuverability.

When it comes to other parts, Chaya provide a fine balance between quality and price. The cushions are made of 88A hardness PU while the stopper uses the same material, although a bit harder. The 61 mm wheels used in Melrose have oversized, lightweight cores and 78A hardness urethane compound. They are super comfortable to ride and provide excellent grip. The Wicked ABEC 7 bearings made out of carbon steel roll fast and smoothly.

Chaya Melrose rollerskates are stylish, comfortable, lightweight (only 1315g in size EU39) and durable – they have been tested for users weighting up to 100 kg! It’s classic skate suitable not only for beginners, but also more advanced skaters looking for a great affordable model for pure, unrestricted fun.