I think I've always had name brand shoes, with the exception of a few off brand shoes that I may have bought or received when I was younger. I do know that I've gone through phases though.
I went through a K-Swiss phase, an Etnies phase, and am currently going through my adidas phase. I'm against any pair of shoes that cost more than $90. I try to stick to the $60 - $80 price range, y'know?