I don't get the DC hate. I really don't. They have moto-x and snowboarding teams and so on. But so do Nike, Vans and a whole lot of other skate-shoe related companies out there that people consider 'core'. They are no different from DC in any way. Every single company out there puts out batshit ugly shoes too. It doesn't matter - as long as they come correct in their skateboard department. You have to make money to give back money, and if you can make money off the mall-kids and give them back to skateboarders im fine with that.
In my country, DC is one of the only brands actually having a national team. They make money here, so they give back. They have 12 team riders and do tours and everything. They give shit back to the skateboarders. Vans make crazy money here as well, but they don't have a team? They don't even sponsor events or parks. DC does that a lot. I have nothing but respect for giving back to skateboarding and skateboarders. Hell, they even hook me up just for shooting photos and helping out every now and then, almost no other skateboard brand around here wants to throw money after such things. I have been skating nothing but DC's for the last couple of years, and I have been really satisfied with it. The Match, Landau, Tonik and the rest of the skateboard line is quality shoes.
And yes, bring back the Lynx! I have 2 pairs sitting in my closet, and I rock them every now and then. Don't want to wear them out, but I just get a kick out of rocking them. I fucking wish I could buy new pairs so I couldt be able to skate at least one of them.