In a perfect world, state and proper would join forces, narrow their product lines to like 2 hightops one vulc one cup, a slip on, and a few low tops mixed vulc/cups. And have a small, 2-3 person team of underrated riders. Maybe some hometown heroes, from their respective areas.
In this world, we will all end up wearing shoes owned by one of two gigantic business conglomerates.
Oh look, a dead horse. *Grabs baseball bat*