I tried for years to be a DC / eS (core brand) guy before skating and chilling in NB almost exclusively. Size consistency sucks for older models (868, 272, 420) and their soles felt slick when new, but the material on their uppers is insanely durable. And the look down factor is a 10/10, amazing colorways for all looks ranging from muted for office casual or louder for a fun mix up.
Edit: tries Adidas and Nike SB but most models run small and pinch my bunion, same with their running shoes. Now I'm trying to clear my backlog of Busenitz, Janoskis and SB Dunks, sucks especially for the Busenitz since I've tired to make them work on 4 occasions and they hurt too much to wear.