At my college both Converse and Vans are quite popular among various social groups and just out curiosity I was wondering which is more popular else where?
Personally for me it's got to be Converse, I currently have 2 pairs; an orange pair and a denim pair. I wouldn't class myself as materialistic or particularly interested in fashion, but I just can't help but admire them in a shop window as I walk to college each morning, they're all so colourful...

I have both and like them both because each is useful in its own way

Vans definitely, I wear mine almost everyday, but I still like converse.