Bombas Socks Product Review, Like No Other

As with any new product, it’s easy to write a positive review once you use it the first time. With socks, this is particularly true. But I put my Bombas to the test for three years, and here’s my Bombas sock review.

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As an urban hiker and walking traveler, I expect a lot from my feet and their footwear. Although I’ve moved from Merrills to Keens as my favorite shoes for urban hikes within Denver, and I love my Korkers for ice cleats, my Bombas socks have been the one constant for the past three years. They are as accurate and fit as the first day I got them, despite over 300 wearings and washings.

I have both the Bombas ankle and the Bombas calf socks. Since I don’t wear calfs often, this review is strictly about ankle socks.

Let’s start with the fit. Not too tight, not loose, they are the perfect fit with their hive-like arch support. The toe has also stayed true, not losing its shape nor shredding its seam. The heel stays put, never riding up or slipping down.

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The first wearing, January 2016

The second best part of this sock is certainly the neck. A soft curl protects the back of my heel from the rear lip of any shoe. In addition, the curl is just thick enough to discourage sand and pebbles from sneaking in during my trail walks. There is no need to fish out rocks halfway through my hike.

Buy One, Donate One

What’s the first best part of this sock? The company donates a pair to homeless shelters for every pair of Bombas they sell. As someone who interacts with people experiencing homelessness every day while I walk the sidewalks, trails, and streets of Denver, I see this need first-hand, and I’m grateful Bombas sees it, too.

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The most recent wearing, February 2017

I initially ordered a four-pack in January 2016. Now, three years later, I’m still loving these turquoise blue Bombas, although they are a tad faded. Their form and fit have persisted, and I see no reason to order more shortly. But then again, the new super cute purple grippers might have to show up in my wardrobe. I can barely resist.

Two years later, a hole! The color has faded, but the fit is still good.

Update: It’s two years later (January 2018), and here’s the original pair on my feet. It’s still going strong! One of the socks of the original pack has a hole in its heel, but other than that, they still fit snugly and comfortably.

Update: Bombas saw this article and sent me a replacement for the hole-y sock.

Update: It’s now four years later (Spring 2020), and I’ve finally started throwing away some of the original socks. They had finally lost their form, sometimes slipping into my shoes while hiking. So the question is, have I reordered? Yup, and I’m sitting right here in my bright yellow ankle socks. They make me so happy.

This post by Chris Englert originally appeared in 2020.