I haven't had either. and don't wear running shoes [probably because I don't have any] but I don't like them either all that much. I prefer sandals and boots. =]
I love Converse, but I can't keep my old ones because my feet are still in that awkward growing stage. So I only have three.
And three Vans.
I would have picked Converse but god, I have these slip on Vans. You know the ones everyone has now..? >.< I got them ages ago, but that's not the point.
The point is they're so freaking comfortable. I wear them more or less everyday because I never have time to lace up my Converse--they take forever to put on.