Chaya
Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise)
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Best Roller Skates · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate is cheaper at $249.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Chaya
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VNLA
$249.99
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $249.99 |
| Brand | Chaya | VNLA |
| Released | — | — |
| Wheel diameter (mm) | 62 | 62 |
| Wheel durometer (A) | 80 | 92 |
| Bearing rating abec | ABEC-9 | ABEC-9 |
| Plate material | aluminum (AL 6063) | nylon (Gorilla plate, aluminum trucks) |
| Boot type | high-top | low-top |
| Toe stop type | adjustable (Chaya Controller, flat, 30mm stem) | jam plug standard; adjustable toe stop available for +$6.00 |
| Truck kingpin angle (°) | 15 | — |
| Weight per skate (g) | — | — |
Sources — Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise): powerslide.com (verified 2026-08-11). VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate: rollerskatenation.com (verified 2026-08-11).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.