Bombas Socks Review: The Best Socks You Can Buy?

I was excited to try these socks initially for no other reason than the fun color choices alone. Since I’ve been used to plain old white or black sock options, I thought these would be a fun addition to my wardrobe. But I was also curious to try them out just to see if they really were better than all of the other socks I’ve tried to date.

I ordered the All-Purpose Performance Ankle Sock in size Large and wear an 11 ½ shoe, and the sizing was spot on.

When I was first taking a look at all of their options, I was interested in trying out the Men’s Performance Hiking Quarter Socks also. They were out of my size in both colors though, unfortunately. So I reached out to their online customer support to see if they had an ETA as to when they might be back in stock. Their customer service was quick to respond and thoroughly helpful. 

They didn’t have an ETA nor could they let me order them with my current order and just ship them when the socks became available again. I was told that this was something they’d had requested multiple times now, though, so it was going to be brought up as something that can be added in the future.

And then the customer service rep gave me a promo code to use on the order I was about to place because they didn’t have the additional item in stock. I have to say that I was really impressed with their customer service!

When I did receive the socks they did have in stock, the first thing I did was put them through a rigorous 5-day test. I wore them for all 5 days consecutively to see if they would get the normal stinky sock smell that I’ve become so accustomed to.

I’m happy to report that there was absolutely zero odor after 5 days. Which was ridiculous! This probably has something to do with the 80% polyester/20% cotton blend that the socks are made out of for extra moisture-wicking ability.

Aside from that, the socks themselves were surprisingly comfortable. I attribute this to the seamless toe and Y-stitched heel. They held their shape well and cradled my foot nicely. The ankle tab was also a nice touch because it made pulling my socks up exceedingly easy. The Bombas socks complimented my Allbirds nicely and created even more cushion than I was used to.

And as a bonus, each sock in the pair was labeled L (left) or R (right) to make my life just that much easier.

Overall, I was happy with these socks and they are now a part of my regular rotation.

Bombas products can be made of a combination of cotton, merino wool, modal, and/or polyester. Depending upon the product in question, some of the materials are more sustainable.

They state they use long staple yarns from some of the best producers in the world. However, Bombas doesn’t state who these manufacturers are or what criteria constitutes them being the best producers in the world.

So, until they can give the consumer more transparent information regarding these claims, they are just marketing claims, in my opinion.

The same thing applies to their manufacturing plants. The brand states their socks are made in different facilities around the world in the following countries:

• USA
• Peru
• China
• Taiwan

Bombas states that all of their manufacturers have passed audits with strict standards, but they don’t state what those standards are.

Generally, the most widely accepted quality standard is an ISO:9001 certification. And each type of manufacturing facility can have different certifications, so it would be nice to see what standards these manufacturing facilities are using for verification purposes.

While their marketing claims don’t have enough concrete proof to back them up, their sock technology is pretty darn good. They worked hard to create a better sock experience all around from the seamless toe to the Y-stitched heel.

It’s a nice addition that their socks are also moisture-wicking and don’t retain any nasty smells either.

So, overall, Bombas socks are pretty darn good quality.

That’s really going to depend upon whether you can justify paying $16 for a pair of socks or not. While this price tag is pretty steep for one pair of socks (I can get a 10 pack of the cheaper socks for that!), the quality may just be worth it. The fact that they offer a guarantee on their products for any reason doesn’t hurt either.

So, if you’re like me and you’re tired of socks that fall apart in a few months (or less) and want some longer lasting, fun options, then these are probably worth it. Since a lot of Bombas sock lovers say the socks last approximately 3 years before showing any normal wear, that’s eons longer than my 10 pack of $16 socks.

And in the grand scheme of things, it ends up being much more cost effective to buy the more expensive Bombas socks since they last longer and feel better.

Bombas is happy to give discounts to subscribers of their email list. They offer an initial 20% off your first purchase once you subscribe. Keep an eye on your email box after that because they tend to send out other emails with subsequent promotions. Plus, they also offer free shipping on any orders over $50. 

For any consumer on the market for better socks, there are bound to be questions before dropping a ton of money. Therefore, we wanted to answer the most common questions about Bombas socks to help you make the best decision for you.