![]() If that's the case, I say more power to them! The cynic in me just really hopes that companies like TOMS, Warby Parker, and Bombas really do put their shoes/glasses/socks where there mouths are and stand by their "one for one" model. Perhaps that's why they are going to the Sharks. The fact that they cost the same amount as Bombas ($9 for a pair), but Bombas would donate a pair of socks to someone who needs them (through their partnership with Hannah's Socks) definitely would sway me to become a Bombas girl.Īnd in this interview with Bloomberg, Heath and Goldberg said they would like Bombas to expand into underwear and undershirts with the same business model. Now, I've got to say that I have some Puma socks that I really love (they're close to this style), that seem pretty similar to Bombas. But hey, normally when I buy a pair of shoes - I'm just buying a pair of shoes.) ![]() (Although it does feel slightly elitist and still doesn't replace donating directly. ![]() The idea that your commercialism can help others in need makes shopping less guilt-ridden for me. Now, when I first heard of TOMS shoes, I swooned. They Follow the Buy One-Donate One ModelĪccording to their video on Indiegogo, Bombas began when Goldberg and Heath saw these words from the chief communications office of The Salvation Army, Major George Hood,"Through our work with those in need, we know that socks are oftentimes the most requested clothing item at homeless shelters." So what makes Bombas socks so revolutionary from all other socks? Here are some things that Goldberg and Heath are sure to pitch on Shark Tank. But with all that extra money, it's not a great sign that they are going on Shark Tank for more funding - which I'm sure Sharks Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, and Kevin O’Leary will bring up. It's really impressive that they had that much backing and definitely a plus for a Shark to take interest in them. They originally were asking for $15,000, but ended up earning $142,488 - 950 percent of their goal (!!). ![]() In 2013, Bombas ran an Indiegogo campaign from July to September. Check inside to see what inspirational message is. They did have the cute message of "Pardon our dust, will be back online soon," which I thought might've meant, "Pardon our dust, will be back online after we receive funding from Shark Tank." The website has since been fixed so if you couldn't wait to get your hands on a pair, don't worry. Famed entrepreneur and investor, Daymond John, has teamed up with us to create the Shark and Bee Sock. You can buy their socks online, but when I tried to check some out on their site,, it was down. Shark Tank returns to ABC on Friday night and one of the new products that will be up for the Sharks to decide on is Bombas athletic socks, founded by David Heath and Randy Goldberg. If only I was a successful and wealthy businessperson - then I could sit on the panel of Shark Tank and get to be the Goddess of Consumerism. ![]()
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