Bombas Socks Reviews - Are They Worth the Price?

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Bombas

Overall Rating

2.2

113 Customer Reviews

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Summary

Founded in 2013, Bombas is a sock company that crafts their products from high-quality components and gives a pair to the homeless for each one sold.

Pros

  • Variety of sizes, styles, and patterns
  • The company donates one pair of socks for every purchase
  • Comfortable and versatile, according to many customer reviewers

Cons

  • More expensive than many brands
  • May not last long before getting holes
  • Might not fit true to size

Customer Reviews

2.2 Stars out of 113 Reviews
5 Star:15% 4 Star:6% 3 Star:7% 2 Star:22% 1 Star:48%
25% Recommend This Brand
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Posted on Nov 24, 2018

Don't Purchase

By Greg P., New York, Verified Reviewer

Sending the product back if it ever arrives. I ordered twice from Amazon after placing an order with BOMBAS and received both of them and still almost two weeks later still no order from BOMBAS. Reached out to customer service and no reply either. Will have to call credit card company and waste time disputing the charge because it must be a scam.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 11 People Have Voted

Posted on May 10, 2019

Not worth the price

By Tim A., Everett, WA, Verified Reviewer

Ordered several crews along with no shows. All are incredibly thin for the price. The no show socks don't stay up, even walking around the house. I commend the company for the generosity at our expense, I won't be coming back. I don't believe the product is worth half the price.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Bombas

Jul 18, 2019

Hi Tim - thank you for taking the time to write a review and share your experience with us, though I'm sorry the socks haven't stayed up on your feet. That's definitely not supposed to happen, and we apologize.

In our experience, if your socks are slipping, it’s because they aren’t the perfect size for you. You’re covered under our 100% Happiness Guarantee, so please feel free to send us an email at hello@bombas.com so we can help make things right.

Thanks so much, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Helpful Review? 11 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

I’m done with these socks...

By Chris S., Boalsburg, PA, Verified Reviewer

I thought I loved these socks. I bought plenty for myself then I bought them for my daughter and my MIL. Six orders in total. After less than a year of wearing them, about six pairs have holes in them and I’m sure there are more to come. They are no better than the cheap socks I buy at Kohls. I will never buy from them again. Live and learn.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Bombas

Jul 18, 2019

Hi Chris,

My name is Tim and I'm with the Customer Happiness Team here at Bombas. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, although I'm sorry to hear your socks have prematurely formed a hole. This isn't typical of our socks.

The good news is that all of our products are backed by our 100% Happiness Guarantee that covers replacements. When you have a moment, please reach out to us at hello@bombas.com so we can help make things right.

Thank you again for your support, and we're looking forward to hearing from you!

Helpful Review? 11 People Have Voted

Posted on May 29, 2019

Unsatisfied customer

By Robert S., Slidell, LA, Verified Reviewer

I wore the socks maybe five times and they're already starting to rip out above the heel. I tried to make a warranty claim but can't seem to find my order. Now I need to post at least 180 characters so hopefully this will do it.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Bombas

Jul 18, 2019

Hi Robert,

My name is Tim and I'm a member of the Happiness Team here at Bombas. Thank you for taking the time to write a review, though I'm sorry to hear about your socks not holding up.

It looks like you were able to get in touch with us in June so we could send you some replacements, but if you need anything else at all, please don't hesitate to reach back out to us at hello@bombas.com.

Thank you for all of your feedback and support!

Helpful Review? 10 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Below average

By Al T., Detroit, MI, Verified Reviewer

I have placed 3 orders (after receiving a pair in my Birchbox) with Bombas to totally switch all my socks over to their brands. I have purchased the no-show, quarter and dress socks. In total I purchased about 20 pairs of socks. At first they were nice, but I should have worn them over time before placing more orders. They pill extremely easily, worse than a generic pair of socks at Walmart. I have also had 3 pair come apart. Bombas did replace one pair but it gets tiresome to email them, especially when it seems to happen so often. I have tossed out most of the socks and gone back to Hanes for athletic socks and Gold Toe for dress socks. They are 1/3 of the price of Bombas.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Bombas

Jul 18, 2019

Hi Al,

My name is Tim and I'm with the Happiness Team here at Bombas. Thanks for leaving a review, though we're sorry to hear about your socks coming apart.

We stand by our product 100% here at Bombas, and believe that the pairs that developed holes were affected by a manufacturing defect. It sounds like you already know how to get replacements, so please do email us as we'd love to get you some fresh socks. I'm confident that you'll find them to last much longer.

Thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Helpful Review? 10 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 20, 2018

Close to loving them

By Ray B., Philadelphia, PA, Verified Reviewer

For me, it's a tale of two worlds. Their dress socks are amazing. Great arch support, they stay up and in place, hold their form, and seem to wash well. The first wash there was significantly more fading but that has leveled out and they still look great after a few washes. They are cushioned and have substance to them and are well constructed. I also have Tommy John dress socks and Bombas edges them out due to the substance of the sock and the higher level of arch support.

Here's where I'm conflicted...their ankle socks aren't as great. The arch support isn't as pronounced and the construction is not nearly as solid. After one washing I had one develop a hole in the seam where the heal ties into the side of the sock. I didn’t think much of it due to their warranty (although it was my very first pair, so the first impression wasn't great).

I contacted customer service thinking one email, due to their no questions asked...etc., etc., you’ll love these...guaranteed. It took five emails; me taking a picture to submit to prove it, and was otherwise a burdensome experience. When I’m paying more premium prices part of the deal is premium service...I didn’t feel like that was the case, and honestly nearly killed my relationship with them. But that said, they did ship a replacement.

The ankle socks also seemed to fade SIGNIFICANTLY worse than their dress socks and don’t look overly impressive after a couple of washings. They are VERY comfortable, however, but for the price I feel there are better alternatives for ankle socks. Shipping is PAINFULLY slow as well so don’t be in a hurry to receive them...and their inventory always seems to be an issue as my size is rarely available for the socks I want.

So why 4 stars? Their dress socks are THAT good and make up for the other pain areas.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 9 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 14, 2019

No show sock review

By Margaret P., Newport, NC, Verified Reviewer

I purchased Bombas crew socks and no show socks. My order was replaced with Adult instead of Children size on the crew sock. I love the crew sock, but the extra room in the toe keeps me from reordering them. On the no show sock, the stretch in the ankle area has not held up. I never put my sock in the dryer...but even with that they are all stretched out prematurely. The extra support in the ankle is wonderful, the weight of the sock is great...very cushioned.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 9 People Have Voted

Posted on May 23, 2018

No-show socks

By Susan R., Rockland, MA, Verified Reviewer

My sister bought me three pairs of no-show socks. It’s true, they stayed in place ALL day!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on May 28, 2018

Better than I could have imagined!

By Barbara D., Southern New Jersey, Verified Reviewer

My feet have never felt better. After a long, grueling day of standing on my feet in work, then 1.5 hours with a personal trainer sweating, jumping around, cardio and aerobic activities, the socks still feel (and more importantly) my feet still feel like they did when I put the socks on in the wee hours of the morning - comfortable and supported.

While these are the most I've ever paid for socks, to me they are well worth it.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 17, 2019

Size

By Kellianne S., Cleveland, OH, Verified Reviewer

My socks are too big. I wear a size 9 shoe, ordered the medium, and the heel is up my leg. Maybe you should adjust your size chart. I can still use them and would like to keep them, I do not want to send them back. I'm already in $15 for the socks. This is why you buy one to try before buying a multi-pack.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Bombas

Jul 18, 2019

Hi Kellianne,

Tim here from the Happiness Team at Bombas. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review.

While I'm happy to hear you'd like to keep your socks, I'm sorry that the mediums aren't fitting how they should. Not to worry! You’re covered under our Happiness Guarantee, so we’d be happy to replace any pairs that don't fit with some new replacements.

Please feel free to send us an email at hello@bombas.com so we can help make things right. Looking forward to hearing back from you!

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 12, 2019

Socks slip

By Kevin K., Massachusetts, Verified Reviewer

No-show socks slip down. Worked well but after a few times wearing, the socks slip off my heel and end up bunched under my arch. For the price, they are not a good value. The fit is good and color choices are great, but the bottom line is the socks slip down and you end up having to pick at them and pulling back over your heel. At $92 for a 12-pack of socks, seems like there isn't much value there.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Bombas

Aug 14, 2019

Hi Kevin,

Julia from Bombas here. I'm sorry to hear that your socks have been slipping! This isn't normal, and it sounds like you would benefit from a different size.

The good news is that you're totally covered by our Happiness Guarantee! We'll send you an email so that we can help with an exchange and find a pair that works better for you.

Looking forward to speaking with you,

Julia

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted
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