Slam and eflixx are on the money as this honestly is what 90% of these comments would have you believe. If you'd rather support another brand, by all means please do so. Just don't make the inaccurate statement that company X is more about skateboarding than company Y, especially when it's painfully obvious that company Y enjoys a good following amongst REAL skaters (not just fake skaters).
There seems to be this mentality that all pro skaters must be struggling hobos who must wear worn down shoes/gear by 'core' companies and living in shoe box apartments while trying to make enough to feed themselves and support their skate love... (smh)
HNY everyone.