JUst bought a new pair of sneakers, love them. Do you call them sneakers, mostly people in the northeastern part of the US call them that
No, I call them tennis shoes but phonetically it sounds more like tenny shoes.
well whatever you call them the terms generally refer to footware with a flexable rubber sole and the upper made of leather or a synthetic material
That is true.  I only wear them to exercise in.  Otherwise I wear sandals.  Do you wear them often?
That is pretty much all I wear,they are good for everything sports, exercise, but best for everyday use 
Do you have a certain brand that you prefer?
Of course, I like Nike and am pretty nrand loyal, but I will wear others