I'm a huge fan of sneaks. Usually pick up a pair a month. Mostly for casual wear or gym/cross-train. IMO, New Balance and Adidas are where it's at, both for looks/style and function. Saying that, I still pick up the odd pair of Nike, but mostly retro styles. Nike has lost the edge over the last decade or so, particularly for the white demographic. Not sure about the blacks (i.e basketball); Nike+black=white on rice, historically speaking.
New Balance has been (re)producing PF (Performance Foundation) shoes for the last 10 years or so, and they are excellent shoes for looks, quality and comfort.