Bombas Socks Review
About Bombas
Bombas is a unisex apparel brand that primarily focuses on delivering premium socks, as well as a lighter product line of quality t-shirts. The socially-conscious brand is targeted towards women, men, and kids. The following review will cover various aspects behind the brand to ensure that you make the right purchase decision.
Overview of Bombas
Bombas is a nationally recognized company that delivers premium socks and t-shirts. The brand carries a line of quality products that are aesthetically humble, yet vibrant.
The main distinction it makes from other socks brands is in the seven material features that were engineered for better comfort and performance. Available in a multitude of colors and simple patterns, Bombas offers a selection of exciting items that work wonders for any outfit.
In 2014, David and Randy, the founders, appeared on the hit television show, “Shark Tank”. Prior to their appearance, Bombas had amassed $450,000 in revenue sales (including the donations raised) in the last nine months and projected the company valuation at $4 million.
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Pros |
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| Simple, sharp, and aesthetically pleasing colors and designs with a wide selection of cuts and styles available for men, women, and children | Designs can appear “busy”, especially with logo |
| Premium fabrics and testing to eliminate conventional problems found in traditional socks | Limited number of patterns available |
| Website includes size chart guide to ensure proper purchase | Limited t-shirt product line |
| One for one donation “Giving Directory” program that supports local communities across the nation to help the homeless with sock donations | Above average prices due to premium material |
| Free shipping over $50 with Happiness Guarantee protection which allows for free returns and exchanges with all costs covered |
The brand focuses on the following four core values:
- Delivering premium clothing items for women, men, and children
- The use of quality fabrics and engineering to cover seven material improvements to ensure maximum comfort and performance for everyday wear
- A one for one, purchase for donation program to help support local communities across the nation
- A 100% Happiness Guarantee Policy that delivers a hassle-free, satisfaction guaranteed, customer service support
Bombas is a brand with a clear mission statement to help those in need. After learning that socks were the most requested item, Bombas has founded their company based on the idea that everyone has the power to make a difference, even with a single purchase.
The company has partnered with various homeless shelters, non-profit, and organizations to help various communities across the U.S. The brand supports such causes by matching every purchase with a donation of their own.
Bombas Socks Review
Where are Bombas Socks Made?
Bombas are made from highly recognized cotton and merino wool producers across the globe. The final product is assembled in China and delivered to the United States. The brand fixates itself on using the softest long staple yarns that centralize their focus on delivering antimicrobial and moisture-wicking features in every sock.
Dress Socks
The starting price point of Bombas’ dress socks are $15. The brand delivers a selection of dress socks with an emphasis on calf, over calf, and ribbed styles. While their main pattern consists of floral and stripes, the brand carries what seems like an endless combination of colors that are vibrant and well suited for any stylish look.
The various lengths are a mix of cotton, polyester, nylon, and spandex to ensure a sure-fit cuff, as well as a firm stay-up feature. The balance in elasticity and tension allows the socks to sit just tight enough to hold in place and not slip down.
Bombas’ dress socks incorporate Y-stitched heel and seamless toe stitching for a smooth and comfortable wear that’s uninterrupted with the feeling of stitching pushed against the skin. The brand also uses their signature honeycomb arch support system and Achilles cushion on major contact points for an easy fit that provides maximum comfort and softness.
Running Socks
The running socks come at a base price point of $16 and are available in the quarter and ankle cuts. Made with polyester, nylon, cotton, and spandex, the product line is both lightweight and flexible making it ideal for any level of intensity in an active lifestyle.
The main distinct feature of the performance running socks is found in the signature Bombas Hex Tec which allows for better ventilation and moisture-wicking. The running socks were designed to maximize cushioning at strategic contact points and breathability through its airflow design within the material.
Merino Wool Socks
The merino wool socks come in a variety of cuts from no show socks to knee-high socks and are available at a starting price of $14. The special blend of material consists of wool, polyester, spandex, and nylon to produce a super soft pair of socks. Bombas uses the combination of fabrics to ensure that the merino wool socks are perfect with any outfit, anytime of the year.
The socks deliver a fantastic soft feel that not only contours to your feet, but also enhances the comfort of your foot. The moisture-wicking character of the material also functions to circulate airflow to keep your feet dry and breathable. Enjoy a pair of the softest merino wool socks all year round.
Ankle Socks
Bombas’ ankle socks are available in a plethora of colors with a starting price of $12. The socks are made with a mix of cotton, polyester, rubber, and spandex and are available in solid colors, simple designs, and multicolored editions. However, the ankle socks truly stand out with their functional and practical features that elevates comfort and performance.
The socks deliver the seamless toe, Y-stitched heel, and honeycomb arch support system to eliminate all discomfort when wearing the socks. In addition, the ankle socks are supported by a cushioned footbed and a blister tab, so you get the most comfortable wear for any kind of day.
No Show Socks
The no show socks have been praised by GQ magazine. With a base price of $12, Bombas’ no show socks are made of cotton, polyester, spandex, and nylon. The blend of the materials prove that the socks have been carefully tested to prevent slipping off while delivering high performance.
The socks offer superb comfort, and edges just on the maximum amount of coverage while remaining subtle. The light fabric, delivered with engineered technology, provides exceptional performance that’s powered with its stay-put heel grips and a cushioned footbed.
Wearing the Bombas no show socks will have you wondering how they were able to incorporate all the material and features while maintaining its compact style.
Bombas Socks Size Chart
Bombas offers a brilliant size guide on their main website. While most of us know our socks and shirt size, the chart is a useful tool to ensure you’re as precise as you can be. The Bombas size guide filters its chart by separating its various styles for women, men, and children.
The guide is simple, and not only does the chart show your size for socks, but it also provides a detailed account of your measurements for shirts. The size chart is both informative and practical to understanding your specific needs to help make the right purchase decision.
Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something new about yourself.
Where to Buy Bombas Socks?
Retail Stores
A limited selection of Bombas socks are available at participating retail and department stores such as Nordstrom. No independent retail stores currently operate.
Bombas Online
The full range of Bombas socks are currently available exclusively online.
Is Bombas Socks Available on Amazon?
Yes, a limited selection of Bombas socks are available on Amazon. Ratings and reviews also praise the socks for their functionality, comfort, performance, and price. Check it out for yourself.
Bombas Coupon & Discount Codes
Bombas has given our readers a special holiday discount to use. Get 20% off site wide when you use code ‘HBR20‘.
Bombas FAQ
Shipping
Bombas ships their products both within the U.S. and internationally. Shipping options vary depending on location, value order, and speed of delivery.
U.S.
- Free shipping is available for purchase orders of a minimum value of $50.00 (note: value must meet minimum requirements after all coupons and discounts have been applied) – 4-7 business days
- Standard shipping is available for purchase orders below a value of $50.00 at a flat rate of $3.95 – 4-7 business days
- Priority shipping is available for all purchase orders at a flat rate of $8.00 – 3-5 business days
- FedEx 2 Day shipping is available for all purchase orders at a flat rate of $25.00 – 2 business days
- Overnight shipping is available for all purchase orders, but pricing varies depending on location and are subject to change. An accurate cost can be found at the checkout section on the website – next business day
International
- Canada Post is available for all purchase orders at a flat rate of $15.00 – 10 business days
- FedEx International Economy is available for all purchase orders at a flat rate of $45.00 – 10-14 business days
Return Policy
All returns and exchanges are supported by the Bombas Happiness Guarantee policy which covers all fees (including shipping) with no specific time limit on returns and exchanges.
Contact
For more information, inquiries, and services, the customer service team can be reached by submitting a request on their main website, phone, or through their email:
Phone: 800-314-0980
Email: hello@bombas.com
Website: https://help.bombas.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
$12 for a pair of socks so they can donate a $12 pair to some homeless person who can do just fine in a 50 cent pair. I mean really, wouldn’t it be better to take that $12 and feed them or help them with getting jobs, housing, etc…rather than putting a pair of $12 socks on their feet! “I’m starving and my cardboard box is leaking when it rains, but damn these are some comfortable socks”!
I’m not sure what an appropriate remark is to such a narrow, cynical observation! Any corporate outreach that sheds light on a need of any kind requires applause!
F u
Brenda
Such good fit. & quality!
I happen to agree with jason. It actually a tax deduction trick. They charge twice as much as the socks are worth. I would like to donate to a group i know and approve of. I do give tithes to my church. I donate to st. Judes and shriners hospitals. Also i got an email from them telling me how wonderful they were because they had donated hundreds of bbn thousands of dollars to the marxist organization BLM. I will no longer purchase bombas.
Clearly Bombas are high priced socks. Part of the reason for the high price is giving away a pair. I admire corporate philanthropy, but he way Bombas is doing it is too tug at people’s heart-strings so as to crease their sales. The more we buy, the more they give away and the more they make. It’s a marketing ploy and nothing more.
Don’t charge me more so you can give away my money. Do your philanthropy in silence and away from the public light. That’s the true method of giving. And I’ll do mine giving quietly and how I see fit. I don’t need a company to give on my behalf.
HEAR HEAR!!!…Finally some common sense on how it all works…No company with shareholders or a board of directors would give away ‘money’ if they weren’t making money doing that…. Simple business principles… All the doubting reviewers here are correct in most all their observations and views… from what I understand they DO NOT DONATE THE SAME SOCK…. It is a pair of socks but lesser quality!!!…. They actually say that… Google it… So it’s not dollar for dollar like most people think…. They’d be out of business, not even charitable write offs etc would make that viable…Their new underwear ads are repulsive… And also very suggestive, I’m not a prude by any means, just the opposite, but when you show morbidly obese women that need weight loss surgery and make it seem like you’re being ‘inclusive’, you’re just making money off of someone’s personal negative image, that’s why you’re showing those pictures, other attractive underwear models are showing allot of groin area skin and fabric separation in the groin as well as other suggestive pictures when you can see right through the material…. Again don’t get me wrong i like it!!!…. but don’t insult me by thinking I’ll by these for my wife cause of your imagery… Victoria’s secret is first class without showing bumpy shaved areas and camel t** and huge deformed flabs of skin … They’re being used and don’t even know it…… The general public is so easily fooled and so gullable… Like lemmings we are….
I’m all for philanthropic efforts, especially the ones who don’t flaunt it…. So good for bombas and great marketing and using smart accounting practices…. Bad for the general public for being so naive….
Hilarious to picture this dude sitting triggered at the computer, typing his rotten little heart out under a sock review.
No one is forcing you to purchase Bombas if you don’t agree with the company policy.
I agree in what your trying to say…. it’s just the way your saying it. These socks are not worth 12.00 a pair! And because they’re charging so much and marketing they’re homeless hitch is what’s blinding people into thinking …. wow they’re great !!! But yes at 12.00 a pair that’s worth 4.00 …. the company of course has more then money to donate and write off as a charitable donation ! So who’s really winning here?! Applause Bombas for great marketing ! Not that they’re actually helping the homeless ! Think about it people!!!! Do your math!
Well said! I almost feel for it!
I agree … they pitch that THEY are DONATING a pair when YOU buy a pair. But at $12/pair, you bought yourself a pair AND a homeless person a pair. Sounds good right. The homeless may need socks, but they also need food. Seems like a good way to enjoy your profits if you justify the price of the socks by appearing to do a good deed. Actually, the buyer of your socks are the do gooders. Lower the price to $6/pair, then donate a pair to a homeless person and maybe then it will seem like a win for everybody.
Is a Hermes Birken alligator handbag worth almost $70K? It is all about perspective.
I agree totally. They charge at least twice as much for their socks than they are worth. Or what someone would pay for a different brand of socks. So it is the buyer that is donating “socks to the homeless.” They pay double (if not more) for 1 pair of socks, so that the company can “Donate” 1 pair.
Where are socks made?
You obviously have never dealt with the homeless if you make a comment such as this. My wife and I have a program where we feed the homeless once a week. You have no idea how important a pair of socks are to a homeless person. Their only mode of transportation is their feet. They walk everywhere. Also, there are some homeless people that do work. However, they walk to their jobs. A .50 pair of socks will not keep their feet warm when the temps fall below freezing and they are walking to work. Many only have sneakers to wear even in the winter. Cheap socks don’t hold up well in those conditions. Spend a day sir with any homeless person. Ask them if they could have any article of clothing what would it be-the answer would most likely be 1. A good pair of socks 2. Boots 3. A coat. Unless you have experienced or been associated with their situation, please spend some time with a homeless person before making such a mean spirited comment. Wishing you many blessings.
You obviously have no idea how manipulative marketing works nor understand economics. The ideas presented are that we shouldn’t be praising Bombas for donating 1 pair of $12 socks. The idea is, if one wants to get a decent pair of socks AND feel good about it, go to Burlington or many other stores, buy a 6-8 pack for $6 and buy another 6-8 pack for $6 and donate it! You’re doing FAR more good! Nobody is saying don’t donate. They’re saying, don’t buy socks at 500-700% markup just so you can feel good about yourself. They’re also saying that Bomas’s “generosity” is a smokescreen. They could do a LOT more with their extremely high markup. It’s a very clever marketing campaign…it masks their ultra greedy capitalism painting them as benevolent, socially conscious businessmen. Their strategy followed the Peloton guy…orginally Peloton sold for well under $1000. Nobody was buying them, the impression was they were inferior and cheap. Exact same design, doubled the price, and now have trouble keeping up with demand. He went on TV and said this…he was astonished. Bombas did the same thing except they just went to the high price tag and added their social cause, while in reality they’re making a killing and could do so much more. Yes, you can say, “They’re doing SOMETHING”. But it’s just smoke and mirrors.
Sad.
Fault every so called “luxury brand” then.
Toms shoes were selling for 60 dollars which is ridiculous but people were buying them because they were donating a pair which actually only costed 3 dollars to make . I knew Bombas was the same thing so I refused to buy them just donate socks people yourself
Carole, you hit the nail on the head.
Why is it when a company or a person does the right thing
the haters come out?
My thoughts EXACTLY
While searching Bombas on eBay, I have seen LOTS of sellers listing the BLACK socks that are supposed to be the donated socks. Most of these sellers have multiple listings with various amounts of socks.
Sooo….that makes me think the whole ‘buy a pair, donate a pair’ isn’t all it’s being hyped up to be. The large number of sellers have a never ending supply of black Bombas. They are getting them somewhere to sell on the secondary market.
Why are they not being given to the homeless?
You are wordy but uneducated and offbase. First of all, the 12 bucks covers the purchased socks AND the donated ones. Now they’re 6 dollar socks. Secondly, the donated socks are actually different than the purchased ones. Do some research. They are specifically engineered for long wear, anti stain, anti microbe, and staying dry. You know, like the homeless may benefit from. Lastly, you clearly have no idea what people on the street have to deal with. Clean, dry, antifungal socks that minimize the risk of infection and tissue breakdown from exposure to the elements and limited laundering opportunity is EXACTLY something they can benefit from. I worked for a non profit agency and recieved a donation of ONE THOUSAND PAIRS of Bomba socks which were distributed to VERY grateful and needy people. There are tonnes of companies that sell socks at a similar price point and much lower quality and comfort standard. NONE of them donated socks or anything else as a result of my purchase. If they have to make them in China to make this type of genius generosity happen then so be it. I have enough worthless junk from huge selfish corporations that was “Made in America”. You actually think that benefits the average citizen in some way? Wake up, sheep.
Incidentally, BRAVO BOMBAS. Thank God there are still a few companies trying to actually pay it forward.
Calling people uneducated is unproductive and just makes you look so. First of all, $12 is after the “coupon”. On their charitable donation, the price is full. Everyone knows the donated ones are different…your “do some research comment” is uncalled for. No sock prevents the problems you state…they may delay it slightly longer without laundering, but it’s not absolute, nor indefinite. Nobody says the needy aren’t grateful. I’ve never seen any other company that sells for this price point, so to say there are “tonnes” (Canadian/UK?) is ridiculous. Maybe there are some, but certainly not so mainstream that most people see or buy them.
I have a pair of Bombas. Bought my wife and son 6 packs for Christmas as stocking stuffers. Had a rare 25% off, thought why not…let’s see if they live up to the hype? Well, they don’t. They are NOT soft as a puppy. The band around the middle is extremely compressing and uncomfortable. The annoying seam is still there. They don’t keep my feet any drier than my other socks.
My Hanes “Fesh IQ” socks are every bit as comfortable, keep my feet drier, longer and I get 6 pair for under $8. I bought Perry Ellis at Burlington. 6 pair for $6. They’re awesome! My favorite sock so far. But that is subjective. The point is, objectively, Bombas pretends to be doing wonderful things, but it’s just a smokescreen. Everyone, including the homeless, would be much better served if we spent $12 on 2 packages of Hanes or perry Ellis, or some other known brand, and donated one of those packages. Now instead of one lousy pair, they have six. See how that works?
I agree 100% with you Joe (and with your previous comments as well). Would do the homeless a much worthier cause to have a 6-pack of socks and a hot meal.
How about having both. The are not mutually exclusive.
Yes the homeless may be better off if people bought other socks at cheaper price instead of bombas and donated them, but the issue is… they don’t.
Ceteris paribus, your logic holds, no doubt. But in my experience the real world does not operate that way. The company is making a small difference, I would be pretty confident in saying more homeless people probably have socks now then before bombas, period. Can you fault them for wanting to make a profit and do some good? I really don’t understand all the hate.
Geesh you need a new perspective dude. there is so much bad in the world – these people have raised 25 million pairs of donated socks – just be happy about it. You literally had to type this all out and put your email address in to comment. Im sure these socks have touched at least one or two people immensely.
I like your observation!
Here’s my question, to which I could not find an answer (yet?) in a Google search: I’m wondering if Bombas pays corporate taxes. If they donate one pair of socks for each pair of socks sold, doesn’t that equate to a zero net profit on the socks? Do they then only have to pay corporate profits tax on other items that they sell?
Further, they have wonderful employee benefits, which seem to be a great model for our country — let alone other businesses. But they must be extremely profitable in order to do this. I’m just wondering if they pay their fair share of taxes or have found a great way not to.
While we are on the subject regarding fair share with respect to taxes…..ask Bezos how much federal taxes Amazon has paid….and GE, FedEx, etc……….
They charge $12 so that they can donate a $0 pair, not a $12 pair.
Homeless people more than virtually any other segment of society need adequate foot care. They are more vulnerable to conditions such as frost bite and infection than those with homes. Cheap socks, as you proposed, would not be made of materials that are conducive to foot health. Socks made exclusively of synthetic materials increase sweating, cotton socks retain moisture, and generally speaking thin socks lack appropriate insulation. Bombas does not pretend to solve every issue that persons without homes face, however it is providing a vital service and I applaud them for this effort.
I’m just now coming out of homelessness and yes I was thankful that I can at the least get another pair of comfortable Bombas socks. After everything else was soaking wet so that I would not retain boot foot I believe is the term if nothing else this is the only item out of five plus years of homelessness that I received there was an actual buy one give one the pair I received probably weren’t as high quality and it did say not for resale but they are better than a tube sock. I was truly grateful