Ranked #6 of 12

Bombas

Sock expertise, applied downward.

The verdict

Softer than the price suggests and backed by a returns policy nobody else matches. The support panel is mild compared to SAXX, so it is an everyday pair rather than a performance one.

What works

+Genuinely frictionless returns
+Soft cotton-modal hand
+One-donated-per-purchase model

What doesn't

−Mild support versus athletic brands
−Cotton dries slowly

Price per pair: ~$22
Founded: 2013
Country: USA
Best for: Everyday cotton wear with a conscience
Materials: Pima cotton, modal, mesh panels
Styles: Boxer brief, Trunk, Brief, Boxer