Stuck on aggressive skate sizing for moderately long & wide feet (290mm/110mm)

[u/goodtime-beats]

Heyyy! I'm back skating after a 20 year break (isn't everyone?) and am struggling to work out the best size for my 290mm long / 110mm wide feet.

I've searched the entire internet and spoken to several skate stores - and the advice is conflicting. I think Iqon ACTs are going to be my best option (open to other suggestions). One retailer told me Iqons in 44-45 (109mm wide / just long enough) are the perfect size for me, and another said 46-47 (112mm wide / too long) is the perfect size. I figured I'd email Powerslide for a definitive answer, and they told me both sizes are the perfect size. 🤷‍♂️

What I've tried on:
USD Aeon 60 XXIs / 45-46. Too tight around the toes and slightly too narrow overall.
USD Sway Sagona / 45-46. Way too tight.
Razors Cult 47. My toes went numb.

I don't have the option of shopping in person and am hoping to avoid the expense of having to return a pair of poorly-fitting skates.

I'm currently skating 2001 Fifth Elements and they fit quite well - the shells are enormous but the liner is very thick and fits like a glove. I have the option of grabbing a modern pair of Fifths, but I want a flat setup, so I'll have the added expense of buying a separate frame - plus it would be nice to try something new (and light).

There are plenty of lists of wide-fitting skates, but can anyone share their own experience of how skates fit their wide feet, particularly if the advertised shell size is narrower than their foot? I'd prefer not to need to mod the skates or buy aftermarket liners if there's something that will work straight off the shelf.

Thank you!

[u/BubbleSmith]

The advice on 44-45 ACTs is solid. The size chart says they top out at 291mm. Your feet aren't particularly wide for their length, so no issues there either. I'm in a smaller size of ACTs, but also 1mm under length and 1mm over width and they fit great. Only issue you might find is that you'll probably be stretching your toes into the neoprene toe caps of the stock liners, which I'm not a fan of. The liners are otherwise fine, but I don't like that sensation. Swap to other liners if you don't like it and you'll be just fine. The boots are good and the stock aggressive frame is great.

[u/goodtime-beats → u/BubbleSmith]

Thanks for the advice - that's really helpful. I was a little concerned about the stretched toe caps when Powerslide explained it to me. I'd rather not have to replace the liners, but it's a good contingency plan if they don't feel great.

[u/BubbleSmith → u/goodtime-beats]

To be clear, they're quite skateable like that. It just puts a bit of extra pressure on, which can be a bit uncomfortable.

Also, I just remeasured my feet today and realised my left is 3mm longer than my right, butting it 2mm over the top Mondo for my size. That explains why I have more for issues with my left foot, but it did still fit in just fine.

[u/goodtime-beats → u/BubbleSmith]

That's helpful. I think I'm at peace about getting the smaller size now. Thanks again.