i cant sleep and i just sat here and read all 10 pages of this bullshit to realize that people are regular. if you dont like something, dont buy it. its that simple. and if you're scared that your core brands will disappear, and if you are that fucking worried about it, buy as many as you can while they last. who cares about what some new skateboard shoes will do to the other companies. no matter what there will always be a board and some shoes that fucking work for you and that you can still do what you love with. whether or not theres a big ass ugly N on the side or a sideways golden e, you will still be able to skate. a big new corporation wont ruin the fun of skating. skating is never going to disappear, quit having nightmares. think happy things.