Bensusan,” or “lavatory sandals,” are footwear with a strong image of being used in school restrooms and the like. Such an item that is far from fashionable is now attracting attention from people with a high level of sensitivity. The Bensan is the work of “bench,” a company established in 2017. We will now take a closer look at the functional and well-designed Bensan, which overturns the conventional image of toilet sandals.
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What is “Bensan” anyway?
Bensan,” or “latrine sandals,” are sandals that have been produced for over 40 years by Nishibe Chemical Corporation, a long-established sandal manufacturer in Nara, Japan. The sandals are made of domestic PVC and have been used in schools, hospitals, public facilities, and balconies because of their excellent durability, water resistance, and antibacterial properties. They give the impression of being convenient items that accompany our daily lives, so to speak, and are far removed from fashion, but since around 2018, Bensan has been gaining popularity as a fashion item both in Japan and abroad. From the next section, we will focus on Bensusan shoes for street wear!
Nishibe Chemical’s premium line “bench” proposes a new BENSAN
The brand “bench,” established in the spring of 2018, has created new value by updating the Bensan, which has existed as an everyday item, to stylish specifications. The brand debuted as a premium line of Nishibe Chemical, a manufacturer in Nara Prefecture that has been producing toilet sandals for more than 40 years, under the concept of “Nara’s good products to the world’s good products. The company proposes fashionable sandals that can be used in town. Their excellent functionality and smart, new designs have been a big hit with people of all ages. They are now carried in highly sensitive stores such as the popular select stores “JOURNAL STANDARD” and “CANNABIS,” and have become a hot topic among fashionable people.
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What are the features of Bench’s “BENSAN”? Differences from ordinary toilet sandals
As the name “lavatory sandals” suggests, they are generally thought of as something you wear in the bathroom. In fact, however, the sole is hollowed out to provide cushioning, and the sole is designed to prevent pebbles from getting caught, among other innovations to improve functionality. Bench’s “Bensan” retains that traditional careful craftsmanship, but adds men’s shoes elements such as tassels and quilts to separate it from the image of a restroom. The result is a fashionable design that can be worn anywhere, not just in the restroom. In addition, the premium feel was raised to a higher level by paying attention to the shoe box and the visuals of each model. The shoes have established a firm position as a fashion shoe that enhances the stylishness of a coordinated look.
