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Travel With Your Bensimon Sneaker Chic On: A Review Plus A Giveaway

Bonjour messieurs and mesdemoiselles — oh yes I’m feeling like a Parisian in Manila today. Pourquoi? It’s because iconic and symbolic French sneakers, Bensimon (pronounced benˈ-see-mon), has finally stepped onto Philippine streets this year and am actually donning a bright yellow pair this very sunny moment.

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My Bensimon pair is a splash of happy to my Sydney spring stroll.
 

If you’re occasionally sartorially dyslexic like me or have been living in a cave or you’re simply into other types of footwear, Bensimon Collection’s a line of sneakers that possesses all the makings of a quintessential summer shoe: It’s lightweight (made of canvas and light rubber sole), it’s got clean and simple lines (can go with almost any outfit), and comes in a plethora of colors. It also covers an array of styles and prints (for men, women, and children) to promote the individuality of  consumers — meaning, it’s FUN!

The duo behind the brand are brothers Serge and Yves Bensimon whose designs are inspired by world travel, military, and Parisian fashion.

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Swing by their site http://bensimon.com.ph/ to see designs available in the Philippines.
 

Last October, I was invited to a media event by Bensimon Philippines at their head office in Makati. A handful of us travel bloggers (lifestyle and fashion bloggers too) were gathered to get acquainted with the sneaker brand and were given our own free pairs to give ’em a go.

As I slipped in my canary yellow Bennies for the first time, I understood forthwith its “perfect imperfections”. Its apparent handmade elements make it seem somewhat rugged, yet its plain sailing contours possess an elegant trait. Quite the juxtaposition, but it works!

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A pop of contrast to the aging heritage structures in Malacca.

Since acquiring my Bennies, they have: Weaved the bustling sidewalks of Manila, strolled around Sydney during spring, stomped the oldest Melakan streets for gastronomic pursuits, and lazily sauntered along Maldives’ blinding white beaches.

No blisters. No sweat. No worries (They’re machine washable!).

I was won over and I reckon I’m getting my daughter a pair too.

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Beach eye candy. Sauntering Hulhumalé’s coast.
 

Responsible for bringing Bensimon to the Philippines is Terry S. A., a renowned company who also manages distributions of Havaianas, David and Goliath, and Pininho in Manila. TSA flies the lifestyle brand over to the Philippines, making the Parisian “innate sense of aesthetics and taste of the basics” within arms reach for Filipinos of all generations.
Price ranges from P2,095 to P2,565 for the men and women’s line and P1,295 to P1,795 for the kids’ styles.

Where could you find Bensimon sneakers in the Philippines? Rustans (Gateway, Makati, Alabang Town Center), Center of Gravity (Forbes Town, Burgos Circle, Centris Walk), Shoe Salon (Glorietta 3, Power Plant Mall Rockwell, Robinson’s Ermita, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Trinoma), and Shoe Thing (Kids’ styles only: Bonifacio High Street, Eastwood Mall, Greenbelt 5). 

We’re giving away two pairs of Bennies! Open to Philippine residents only. Please refer to Rafflecopter for the mechanics. Begins December 1 noon, and will run for three weeks!

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Gay Mitra
When not backpacking, she teaches her daughter sight words and belly dancing (even if she's not good at it). She's currently eating her way around some hippie town in Australia. She loves talking about herself in the third person.

60 thoughts on “Travel With Your Bensimon Sneaker Chic On: A Review Plus A Giveaway

  1. You had me at “free pair” and the sight of an Austen book on the sand. They look comfy and stylish indeed. But alas, those pairs haven’t reached Cebu just yet. By and by, mademoiselle. Maintenant j’attends. 😉

  2. So far I’ve washed my pair once. Tossed them in the washing machine just to see if they’re really gonna hold up. Haha!

  3. I want a red Bensimon sneakers for men because I love the color which makes me fiery cool and it also fits my personality and outfit. Thanks.

  4. turquiose or yellow or red or blue..woahh! can’t really decide what color,they’re all cute!! perfect for getaways, hiking or just roaming around 😀
    perfect for me!!

  5. You sold me on those Bennies. Quite a spunky entry! The teal one with the rainbow swashes looks nice. And can I just, I luuuv the new look on the blog! Impressive job on the header (made by the Creative Dork, I suppose?) and the label guides. And the matching-with-your-Bennies yellow background on the watermark. Uh-hmm, loving it to a T, yes 🙂

  6. I would love to have the yellow one hehe… I love yellow coz it reflects my personality as an outgoing and cheerful person…

  7. Yes, by THE Creative Dork! Waited for so looong to have this (he’s a very busy artist)! The wait’s so worth it.

  8. I like the yellow Bensimon because it reminds me of sun and summer 🙂 It is also my school’s official color.

  9. I’d love to have the purple Bensimon sneakers because:

    1. It’s my favorite color
    2. It represents royalty :))

  10. i would love to have a black Bensimon sneakers bcause its versatile pwede sa kht anung kulay ng damit

  11. I personally like the Yellow Bensimon sneakers because it would greatly fit my outfits and it really pleasing to the eyes 🙂

  12. A perfect choice for me is color red. Just like red, I’ve got burning passion for Red Bensimon Sneakers! <3

  13. I prefer violet/purple Bensimon sneakers because it’s my sister’s favorite color. I’ll give it to her as a gift if ever I win.

  14. Yellow Bensimon sneakers is my one and only choice because I love how relaxing the yellow color is and I superduper love sneakers.

  15. I would love to have the Light BlueGreen Bensimon sneakers because it is the color of nature and I love nature.

  16. Ahh! Can’t wait to finally go to Nepal and make my hobo boyfriend’s dream come true. Before I even became friends with him, I always heard him saying that he’ll only have his super long hair chopped off by a Tibetan monk when he goes to Nepal. Don’t know where the hell he got that idea.

  17. Okay, super delayed reaction… Hahahaha! Was able to watch an Amazing Race episode wherein they had their head shaved for good luck or something. But that’s in India. Maybe same same?

  18. hi 🙂 just want to ask lang .. how much is the cottage and the entrance :?please kindly reply 🙂

  19. Great info! if i may ask, what’s the mode of transpo from the airport… best spots to go, and how much the budget is for say 4days/3nights? Thankies!!!

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