In 2011, co-founder David Heath saw a post on Facebook that changed his life: socks were the number one most requested item at homeless shelters. This revelation hit home during a walk down Fifth Avenue in New York, when David met a man with a sign that said, "I'll take anything".
The story of Bombas is a masterclass in how a simple, everyday item—the humble sock—can be reimagined to drive massive social change. The Spark on Fifth Avenue
When David told him he had a pair of socks to give, the man’s face lit up as he replied, "How did you know that’s the one thing I need the most?". That moment of human connection solidified the mission for David and co-founder Randy Goldberg: to create a "buy-one-give-one" model that didn't just donate leftovers, but provided high-quality gear to those who needed it most. Building the "Best Sock Ever"