Why I've thrown away most of my Bombas socks... | Bombas Socks Review 

these wear out way faster because I find myself wearing them more than other brands 🤣

I am shocked that a sock that costs so much gets holes in them like you displayed - thanks for the warning!

You are correct, the wool socks get holes after 8-10 months of wear. I love the way they feel to. I suggest sticking with cotton socks they will last longer.

Yes! I bought a few of the Bomba's regular socks that you discuss at the beginning of the video and agree completely with your assessment. Initially they were "ok", better than department store socks but nothing special for the money. But like you was dismayed at how quickly they got holes in them, in that regard no better if not worse, then some of the department store socks I've owned. I won't buy anymore.

I bought my husband a Ton of bombas cuz I thought they would last (he gets holes sooo easy). They have a Happiness guarantee, right? Welp, I soon found out it is good for one year from purchase, AND one replacement per customer. So I am not happy with the happiness guarantee. It’s a crock.

If you purchase Bombas and don’t responsibly take advantage of their “Happiness Guarantee” then you are definitely overpaying for good socks. At that price point you should ALWAYS look at the return / customer satisfaction policies. That is if you actually care about what you get for your $.

I usually wear my socks around the house but with slides or slippers on. Ive had the same pack of bombas for over a year and ive beat the hell out of them with no problem

Ok saw these on shark tank and wanted to check them out....your review has talked me out of them as for that expense they should last a long time....if that only last less than a year i can get walmart socks that do that at 1/4 the cost. Its great they give to homeless but if u sacrifice quality then whats the point. Thanks again for the review.

I thought it was me and that I was doing something wrong. I got my first set of Bombas in January 2022. Around September 2022, I had to have them replace ALL 8 pairs because they all developed holes in the heals. Now it's May 2023 and 90% of the replacements are in the garbage because of holes in the heals. The regular brand, Hanes or Fruit of the loom get holes but it takes well over a year or longer for the holes to develop.

I like that hand puppet action at 7:44. Additionally, I would like to request a review of those quilted pants you're sporting. Thank you.

I concur, when I pulled the socks on, the latterly tear at the angle band. This happened to three pair weeks after I spent a pretty penny on socks!

The review of the 85% merino wool ones is SPOT ON! Theses are the best socks i have ever worn... by far. However, I develop holes (especially in the heels) after 10-12 month of regular use. I will say that Bombas has replaced the same 6 pairs from my original purchase.... 3 TIMES! I feel like I am taking advantage of the warranty but they are sooooo expensive. Have you tried the running sock? It is 58% merino wool but wonder if it is a bit more durable. I often think that what makes the merino wool socks so comfortable also makes it less durable.

Did they change the materials? First pairs I got were perfect. New ones seem more plastic/not as soft or stretchy. I don’t care for them now

How do you wash em?

I thought they have a guarantee right? Why not get them to send more?

Hey what sweater is that made of it looks soft..... i want one

I'm thinking of buying a pair as a gift. Can you recommend a good boot sock? Also, are the socks constricting at the top?

My daughter bought me three pairs of Bombas calf length socks as i’m a cold weather hiker. Probably the most comfortable sock I’ve ever worn. HOWEVER after 5 short hikes I developed holes in heel area. Started another pair and same thing. Daughter said they were expensive and would return for replacement.

A little bit of humor for you..... I just saw a Bomba commercial. They said "Socks are the number one thing requested by homeless people". I am in a homeless shelter as I write this..and its not socks I need, as my number one request, its money. 😝

they also send me new ones with the warranty, I cannot believe you just throw them out lol

Thank you for making this video. I just threw out another pair of my bombas socks. Mine are lasting from 6 months to 2 yrs at best. I will miss the feel of these socks, has anyone here found a worthy replacement?

Just my own experience. Ive been rotating the same 7 pair of bomba socks for over a year. I work on my feet, for 12 hour shifts, in hard work boots on hard concrete. I have yet to get a hole in any of my bombas.

Every pair of bombas I have owned gotten holes. They replace them but I have to do this every six month. Every single pair.

Merino has to be very fine before it’s soft, If you want more durable, warm Bluefaced Leicester wool is way more durable- rarely get holes. Also superfine alpaca is hollow so it’s warmer than sheep wool, smooth scaled so not itchy BUT baby alpaca I wouldn’t recommend so much for socks since even though it’s more durable than merino, superfine alpaca will last way way longer, it’s lighter weight, won’t hold moisture.

I have several pairs of Bombas. They are only half-finished. Turn them inside out and there are loose threads. The tennis socks are better but at $18 they are expensive. Overall they are not worth the money.

You should try to get alpaca socks and see how those do, very cool material.

I kept trying Bomba socks but for me they are a huge waste of money since they wear out on the bottom of the heels too fast. The gripper socks last a little longer but not enough to continue buying them. I have never ever had other brand socks wear as quickly if at all like those. The tee shirts are nice but there is some shrinkage and color fade. Did not like the way the undies fit but that’s just me.

Made in jaingsu China for around a dollar a pair from a company that has been making socks for 60 years. But they are still basic cotton socks comparable to a dickies sock from Walmart

I found Bombas socks painful to wear. They cut off circulation, likely due to the honeycomb design around the arch. After a few hours, my feet hurt. Unfortunately, other brands have adopted the same design with the same effect. My older socks, from other brands, are wearing out, and do not cause the pain. It's frustrating because the brand has good intentions, but I cannot wear them long enough to get holes! I bought some for my friend, who likes the patterns, but he felt they were too tight.

They do not last if you wash them like socks. They shrink and stretch all wierd. I've thrown around a dozen pair away

I just used happiness gaurantee and I was able to get 6 new pairs of socks it’s great😊

Click bait title, you have a drawer full of them lol

Two words - Darn Tough

The socks, leave marks around my calf. At the end of the day. Too tight. Sent them back.

I hate the elastic in the top of the bombas. The browning socks are half the price and twice the quality.

I love Defeet socks

I love/hate them…sometimes they rip just putting them on for the 2nd or 3rd time…sometimes they last years…qc issues I guess.

I got holes in mine after one month.

Dollar Tree socks here. $1.25 and last forever.

my standard bombas all have holes right near the ankles after only 2 years. I will not be buying them again. They're the most expensive socks for daily wear. they should hold up better.

I thought you threw away some of your pairs because in the end of the Day they would still smell rancid..

they replace them for free....

so I bought bunch of Bombas socks YEARS ago and they lasted me till this year; well I bought replacement ones and they are GARBAGE. 100% something changed

I bought 12 pairs of merino wool socks, 4 in late winter and 8 more the fall of the same year to stock up for the cold. Then I noticed my winter pair was forming holes a little over a year after purchase, and I got one pair replaced. Then the newer ones started getting holes by the following spring, within probably 6 months of buying those. I’ve replaced / gotten store credit for 4 of those 8. I will probably try the quince merino wool socks next. I have issues with cold feet in winter so I super duper need some sort of wool in my sock. Not sure if it’s just wool itself that is less durable or there is some other issue. Unfortunately I recommended these socks to my mom and sister and they each had bought quite a few, but they have reported no holes yet. Maybe it’s just how some of us walk? But I agree, I have never had socks get holes in them like these. For me it’s always on the heel.

Bombas are redonk pricey. Hard pass for me. Idgaf if they donate if they charge 2x what they should.

Just saw these socks on google, glad I didn’t buy

FYI most made in China

Bombas are trash. Get lambs wool.Same price better quality.

I imagined.. You kinda have big feet, so naturally they'll sweat..

Bombas are the worst because they are expensive and absolutely no better than any other sock. All of the ones I purchased got holes within a matter of several weeks. The happiness guarantee is garbage because it’s a total hassle for the customer. Don’t buy from them.

They get holes immediately. Do not buy!!

Apart from the merino socks, you didn't bother to tell us what the other materials were. Cotton is harder wearing than wool, but wool is warmer than cotton. There, fixed your useless review!

Please stop saying "these ones". Jesus...