Converse is a major brand of tennis shoes.
They are not i think
Nike
Any quality brand will definitely be much more durable than cheaper brands.
Glenn Beck often wears Converse shoes on his television program.
Teatriz Thom McAn Tod's Tom Ford (brand) Toms Shoes Tredair Tricker's Troentorp Clogs
you always have to where tennis shoes to tennis tornaments. that's why their called tennis shoes lol.
Depends, most are tennis shoes but some are shoes.
The cheapest place to buy tennis shoes may vary regionally. It will also depend on what you are looking for. If you are brand specific an outlet store is probably your best choice. If brand is unimportant a large retail chain such as Walmart or Target would be a good option.
Skechers aren't very good at promoting their running shoes. They are better at general tennis or athletic shoes. I would check out a different brand for running.
tennis shoes
I don't think their are any 'button-up' tennis shoes. but there are defiantly Velcro tennis shoes.