Converse

Converse is a footwear and lifestyle brand best known for its iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers. It offers shoes, apparel, and accessories that blend vintage style with modern fashion. The brand appeals to all ages with its casual, creative, and timeless designs in the mid-price segment.

Converse is Sneakers. And Converse is Change. We started on the court and got adopted on the street. We began as a rubber company to make sneakers and boots, and then we found basketball and reinvented the sport. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker became the court sneaker; it stood for the game. From there we moved into other sports with new sneaker silhouettes like the Pro Leather, the Star Player, and the Weapon. The Star Chevron showed up and became another Converse symbol. And just when we seemed to be destined for athletes only – something happened.Converse sneakers showed up in rock clubs, on the streets, on rappers, on icons, on rebels and originals. It became the sneaker of choice for individuals. From All Star to Jack Purcell to CONS, Converse doesn’t confine itself to one style or definition. Be who you want to be in Converse sneakers or clothes. An artist, rebel, rapper, thinker, gamer, skater, smoke jumper, freelance dentist, whatever. If you’re wearing Converse, you know who you are.

At the intersection of Hwy. 101 & Leavesley Rd. (Hwy. 152).

Gilroy Premium Outlets is a large outdoor outlet mall located at 681 Leavesley Road in Gilroy, California. It sits about 84 miles south of San Francisco and 41 miles northeast of Monterey, conveniently positioned just off U.S. Highway 101. The mall is approximately 20 miles south of Silicon Valley, making it accessible for visitors from the San Jose area and beyond. The surrounding region is primarily agricultural, with Gilroy known as the "Garlic Capital of the World," featuring farms and rural scenery. Nearby attractions include Gilroy Gardens, a theme park with agriculturally themed rides, located about five miles away. The outlet mall comprises over 145 stores spread across multiple shopping areas, offering a broad mix of retail options. Shoppers can find a variety of fashion and footwear outlets, including well-known brands such as Calvin Klein, Brooks Brothers, Kate Spade New York, and 7 For All Mankind. Sportswear and outdoor gear are represented by stores like Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Lululemon, Athletica, and The North Face. Footwear options range from casual brands like Crocs to more upscale choices such as Cole Haan. The mall also features stores catering to different age groups, including a Disney store for children and brands like Abercrombie & Fitch and American Apparel for teens. In addition to shopping, Gilroy Premium Outlets offers several services and amenities. There are multiple parking lots with generally free parking, although it can become busy during peak times. Food options include an Applebee’s restaurant, a Starbucks, and a popular In-N-Out Burger drive-thru, though the latter is often crowded. The mall also houses a California Welcome Center where visitors can obtain maps, guides, and coupons for local attractions. Restroom facilities are available but may require walking to nearby food establishments in some shopping zones. Gilroy Premium Outlets operates with varying hours, typically opening around noon and closing by early evening on Sundays, with more extended hours on other days. The mall’s layout across several distinct areas allows for a more relaxed shopping experience compared to a single large complex, although it requires some planning to navigate efficiently. Overall, it serves as a key shopping destination in Northern California, combining outlet retail with the rural charm of the Gilroy area.