Bensan = toilet sandals

I was also helped by Bensan when I was a student.
The Bensan is still in active use on the balcony at my parents' house.
You may also see them around town in places like izakaya toilets or in your grandmother's garden.

Bench is based in Nara Prefecture, the birthplace of Japanese toilet sandals, and operates under the concept of "making Nara's quality products into the world's quality products."
BENCH was launched in the spring of 2018 in collaboration with Nishibe Chemical, a company that has been manufacturing products with craftsmanship spanning 40 years.

This tassel type is probably the most iconic type of bench.

This is a product that we have been carrying in our store since the beginning, and we have sold over 100 pairs to date, making it a reliable and proven staple item that we stock every season.

This "BENSAN-T" is a reproduction of a model that could be called a phantom , having only been on the market for a few years in the 40-year history of Nishibe Chemical .

It reproduces a leather-like texture that you wouldn't expect from PVC.
It also has high durability and a soft feel.

The secret to its popularity is its affordable price, which makes it easy to purchase.

Also, since there are no leather parts, it is no problem if it gets wet.
It's a versatile type that can be used for summer leisure activities and outdoor activities.

And then fall 2022.

The eagerly awaited all-season type has finally made its debut.

The name is BENSAN-F (a mule type with closed toes).

There were a variety of upper designs available, but as mentioned above, our store sells a lot of tassels, so we deliberately selected two different designs: a double quilted style and a loafer style.

It has a different feel from the tassels, and goes well with long pants in the coming season! The toes are covered, so you can enjoy coordinating it with socks even in the cold season. It was released recently as an all-season model.

This model is expected to arrive in October.

Be sure to keep an eye out for future benches.

bench

Turning Nara's quality products into global quality products.
Making good products of Nara to the world.

Bench is a premium line from Nishibe Chemical Co., Ltd., which was launched with the aim of spreading the appeal of Nara's quality toilet sandals to the world.

It faithfully reproduces the grain of leather and provides a comfortable fit that you wouldn't believe is possible with PVC.

Many of the domestically produced PVC sandals commonly seen in schools, hospitals and other public facilities, commonly known as "toilet sandals" or "bensan," originate in Nara Prefecture.

Among them, Nishibe Chemical Co., Ltd. is trying to differentiate itself from cheap Chinese products by the high quality of its products, which shines through the craftsmanship of 40 years of experience.