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 Mar 8, 2022

No customer service

By Gail B., Boston, MA, Verified Reviewer

I ordered a pair of slippers in medium, following size recommendations. They were huge. No one answers their phone and you are told to go online. I forgot my password and went online to change it. They said I would get an email with a code. The code never came, even after trying 3 times. I don’t know if they are a scam, or just don’t care. Never order from them if there is a chance you may have to return.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

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

Pros and Cons

Style

Zero customer service

Company Response from Bombas

Mar 9, 2022

Hi Gail,

My name is Savannah, I am with Customer Happiness here at Bombas.

Thanks so much for your review, although we're sorry to hear that you have yet to hear back from us. We're currently going through some internal system changes, which means we're not able to take chat or phone calls. We apologize for the inconvenience!

That said, as our 100% Happiness Guarantee covers exchanges so we definitely want to help as soon as possible. We'll message you privately here so we can collect your order information.

Looking forward to making this right!

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 24, 2022

Not happy with socks

By Charles P., Royersford, PA, Verified Reviewer

Wear out real fast, don’t like, too tight. I have had other socks and they last longer. Maybe try to get your products right, ok.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

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

Pros and Cons

Colors

Wore out in a month

Too tight

Company Response from Bombas

Feb 26, 2022

Hey Charles,

Savannah, here, from Bombas Customer Service.

Thanks so much for leaving this review, although we're so sorry that you've had this experience with your Bombas!

Our 100% Happiness Guarantee covers replacements for defective pairs so we'd be happy to send you some new Bombas. When you have a moment, please reach out to us at bit.ly/bombashelp so we can help you with this as soon as possible.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 21, 2022

Total scam

By Jessica A. , Portland, ME

I ordered their “wool” socks last winter. The socks are incredibly thin and did not last. I only got 4–6 months wear out of ALL 8 pairs I ordered. If I am buying “wool” socks I expect them to last at least 1–2 years. Shameful.

Length of Use: 1–2 years

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

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Quality

Company Response from Bombas

Feb 22, 2022

Hey Jessica,

My name is Cory, I am with Customer Happiness here at Bombas.

We appreciate your review, although we're terribly sorry to hear what has happened to your Merino Wool Socks.

This sounds like the result of a factory defect or sizing issue. However, no matter the cause, you're completely covered by our 100% Happiness Guarantee so we'd love to get you replacements for these pairs as soon as possible.

At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at bit.ly/bombashelp so we can help.

We look forward to turning your experience around!

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Feb 12, 2022

I wanted to love these

By Lori L., Bethlehem, PA, Verified Reviewer

Toes feel great but the back slides into all of my shoes. Sneakers, loafers, and even barefoot. They slide. Not worth the price at all!

Length of Use: 1–2 years

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

Pros and Cons

Thickness

Back slides

Too expensive

Company Response from Bombas

Feb 15, 2022

Hey Lori,

Savannah, here, from the Bombas Customer Happiness Team.

Thanks so much for your review, although I'm sorry to hear that your socks are slipping. That's no fun.

Slipping socks are usually the result of a sizing issue and we'd be more than happy to find pairs that are the perfect fit.

When you have a moment, please reach out to us at bit.ly/bombashelp so we can assist you directly.

Looking forward to speaking with you!

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

Poor quality

By Tracey B., Boston, MA, Verified Reviewer

It’s fantastic that money is raised for homeless shelters, and socks are donated to the most needy. But the price of these socks is three times what you would pay in the shop - so it’s not the Bombas company that is being altruistic! Poor quality with a plastic feel, not one ounce of softness. Very tight fit and actually uncomfortable to wear. Buy a pair of nice socks from a regular shop and donate the money you’ll save to charity.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

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

Pros and Cons

Honestly not much, maybe the color choices?

Feel like plastic

Not soft or warm

Too tight and uncomfortable

Company Response from Bombas

Jan 22, 2022

Hi Tracey,

My name is Savannah, I am with Customer Happiness here at Bombas.

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!

We're so sorry to hear that your Bombas haven't lived up to your expectations. Please know that we have a 100% Happiness Guarantee that covers returns and exchanges so we'd be happy to help with either. Please reach out to us here: bit.ly/bombashelp

We look forward to speaking with you!

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Dec 5, 2021

Got wrong merchandise

By Jonathan C., Bethesda, MD, Verified Reviewer

The wrong socks were delivered today. When I called customer service, they informed me the SQU number in the system was incorrect and they shipped the wrong socks. They shipped lady crew socks when I ordered men's ankle socks. When I asked them to ship me the socks I ordered, they told me to call back in 3 days to see if they have fixed the bug in the system. This is horrible customer service. Bombas messed up my order and I have to continue to call them to inquire if they have fixed their system.

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

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Customer Service puts the onus on the customer

I haven't received my socks

Company Response from Bombas

Dec 7, 2021

Hi Jonathan,

My name is Savannah, and I'm a Customer Happiness Associate at Bombas. Thanks for your review!

We're so sorry about the mix-up here and understand your frustration. Here at Bombas, we have a 100% Happiness Guarantee that we take seriously, so we would like to make this right.

There's no need for you to call and follow up. Instead, please reach out with your order number or email associated with your purchase, and we'll ensure you receive the correct items!

You can contact us here http://bit.ly/bombashelp. If there's anything else we can do for you in the meantime, please let us know.

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Dec 4, 2021

Worth every single penny!

By Linda T., Eliot, ME, Verified Reviewer

I have so many Bombas socks I have lost count! You wear them, wash them, and they look brand new. They wear like iron! The only reason I bought so many is that they keep coming out with awesome new colors.

I gave my sister some of mine and she is now a fan! The next person to convert is our mom. She wears her little white sneakers in the summer with no socks at all. I am going to get her some of the no-shows. We will be a Bombas family for sure!

And I love the buy one and one gets donated to homeless shelters!

Length of Use: 2+ years

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

Pros and Cons

The durability

The colors

Donations they do for homeless

No “cons” were specified in this review

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Nov 30, 2021

Unbelievably comfortable but unbelievably poor durability

By Eric J., Chicago, IL, Verified Reviewer

I love the comfort of Bombas socks. So much so that I purchased like 20 pairs right off the bat. However, the durability of these is horrible. The plain white and black are far worse than the thicker marl variety. However, within a couple of months, all of my socks ended up wearing through in either the big toe or the balls of my feet. I’ve owned many brands that last so long that I throw them out because they just start looking old, while I’ve had to toss my Bombas socks even though they still looked relatively new minus the holes.

To their credit, I did receive 2 replacement pairs after calling customer service. However, I didn’t bother to reach out again after pair after pair kept failing.

Length of Use: 2+ years

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

Pros and Cons

Comfort

Materials

Color choices

Durability

Company Response from Bombas

Nov 30, 2021

Hi Eric,

Savannah from Bombas, here. Thanks so much for your review.

I'm so very sorry to hear that you've had this experience with our socks. Repeat holes are often due to a sizing issue or harmful friction caused by rough carpeting or a particular shoe. We have a 100% Happiness Guarantee so we would love the opportunity to find a solution to this problem for you.

Please do reach out to us at help@bombas.com so we can assist you directly.

We look forward to making this right!

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 24, 2021

Low quality/high price

By Joseph P., Castleton, NY, Verified Reviewer

First pair that I put on instantly ripped in the ankle when I pulled them on. Holes developed after a month or so in the heel and toe areas. Notified customer service and they sent me new socks, but they were just as bad. They are definitely not worth the high price.

Length of Use: 6–12 months

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

Pros and Cons

Customer service

Poor quality

High price

Company Response from Bombas

Nov 16, 2021

Hi Joseph,

Savannah, here, from the Bombas Customer Happiness team!

Thanks so much for leaving your review, although I'm sorry to hear that you experienced holes in your socks. Holes are often due to a defect or size issue, and our 100% Happiness Guarantee covers replacements.

Please reach out to us at the following link so we can help you directly: bit.ly/bombashelp

We look forward to making this right!

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 21, 2021

Comfortable but not long lasting

By Joe C., San Francisco, CA, Verified Reviewer

When I first received my pairs of Bombas socks I really enjoyed how comfortable the socks are on my feet. Unfortunately, only after a few months of normal wear, the bottom heels began to get holes or just lose their material (eventually leading to holes). I've had lots of socks over the years and none have worn out so quickly - these weren't even stressed in any way except normal walking and machine washing.

The first pair I returned and got a replacement but now the other 4 pairs I got are all starting to get holes within a year. As much as I appreciate the comfort, I likely won't spend the money on these in the future. Again, these socks are mixed in with a bunch of my other socks so they weren't getting worn on a daily basis - at most maybe once a week for one day.

Length of Use: 1–2 years

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

Pros and Cons

Comfort

Style

Poor quality

Short life span

Cost

Company Response from Bombas

Nov 16, 2021

Hi Joe,

My name is Savannah, and I am with the Customer Happiness team here at Bombas.

Thanks so much for your review - although I'm so sorry to hear that you've experienced these difficulties with your Bombas. Please know that we're dedicated to finding a solution to this issue and think that a different size or style could be helpful.

Please reach out to us at the following link so we can help you directly: bit.ly/bombashelp

We look forward to speaking with you.

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 2, 2021

Wear out very quickly

By Doug D., Fairfield, CA, Verified Reviewer

These socks work and are comfortable but they do not last at all. Six times of use and you will have wear holes, etc. Way overpriced for something that is worthless after wearing them just five or six times. If this site would allow for pictures I could post many.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

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

Pros and Cons

Comfortable

They work, but develop holes after just a few uses

They do not last

Way too expensive for something that will not last

Company Response from Bombas

Oct 4, 2021

Hi Doug,

My name is Savannah, I am with the Customer Happiness team here at Bombas.

Thanks so much for your review, although I'm so sorry to hear that you've had this experience with your Bombas. Holes are often due to a sizing issue but not to worry! We have a 100% Happiness Guarantee that covers you for replacements so we'd be happy to send you new pairs.

Please reach out to us at help@bombas.com so we can assist you directly.

We look forward to speaking with you.

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted
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