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.

Off the East- West Tollway (I-88) exit at Aurora, Farnsworth Ave. North. Premium Outlets Boulevard is on the right.

Chicago Premium Outlets is a large outdoor shopping center located at 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard in Aurora, Illinois, approximately 40 minutes southwest of downtown Chicago. Situated near the intersection of Interstate 88 and Farnsworth Avenue, the mall is easily accessible by highway and serves both suburban residents and visitors traveling from Chicago or nearby airports such as O’Hare and Midway. Aurora itself is a suburban city with a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial areas, positioned within the greater Chicago metropolitan region. The mall is not near beaches but is part of a well-developed suburban retail corridor. The outlet mall features over 140 stores, offering a broad mix of retail categories. Shoppers can find a variety of fashion and footwear brands, including both casual and luxury labels such as Armani Outlet, Coach, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Nike, Adidas, and Kate Spade New York. The selection also includes sportswear, accessories, and some home goods. This diverse tenant mix caters to a wide range of shoppers looking for discounted designer and brand-name merchandise. In addition to retail, Chicago Premium Outlets provides several amenities to enhance the shopping experience. There are multiple dining options including restaurants, cafes, and food courts that offer quick bites and sit-down meals. The mall is designed as an open-air center with features such as fireplaces, art installations, a reflecting pond, and a children’s play area. Parking is ample and free, accommodating the high volume of visitors. The mall’s operating hours are generally from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Overall, Chicago Premium Outlets functions as a major retail destination in the Chicago suburbs, combining a wide variety of outlet shopping options with convenient access and supportive amenities.