I like Converse for casual wear. For formals I don't general go by brand rather the comfort and fit rules me!!
To tell the truth I'm not a big fan of any brands or firms in the question of shoes and clothes. But I have Levi's shoes and their age is 12 years and I can't ruin them! They are eternal, like Egyptian pyramids! So I like them a lot and may be my kids will wear it some day.