Bombas
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Clothing |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Randy Goldberg, David Heath |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Socks, T-shirts, underwear, footwear |
| Website | bombas |
Bombas is a U.S.-based clothing company best recognized for its sock offerings, though it has diversified into various apparel segments. The brand predominantly engages in direct-to-consumer sales, with a smaller share of its products distributed through wholesale channels. For each product purchased, Bombas donates an item of clothing to homeless shelters or affiliated charitable organizations.
History
Established in 2013 by Randy Goldberg and David Heath, Bombas was inspired by the insight that socks are the most sought-after clothing item in homeless shelters. The company’s core mission centers on donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.
Initial capital included approximately $145,000 raised through Indiegogo crowdfunding, alongside $1 million in seed investments from friends and family. The founders appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2014, where they secured funding from investor Daymond John. By 2018, Bombas had achieved revenue exceeding $100 million.
In 2019, the company broadened its product range by introducing T-shirts, later adding underwear and footwear lines. By April 2020, Bombas had contributed 35 million pairs of socks to those in need. In June 2020, the brand launched an apparel collection designed to support LGBTQ youth charities, linking donations to customer purchases. As of October 2023, Bombas reported retail sales totaling $1.3 billion.
In 2024, Bombas collaborated on the merchandising efforts for Universal Pictures’ two-part movie adaptation of the musical Wicked. By 2025, the organization had donated more than 150 million items to individuals facing homelessness across the United States.
That same year, Bombas inaugurated its first physical retail location in New York City, signaling a strategic expansion into brick-and-mortar storefronts.