You and your friends hang out at the gym too, right?! I am so thankful for the group of friends that I have made at ACAC. Exercising for us isn’t just about burning calories – it’s about laughing together before class begins, sharing a smile during the biceps set when a good song comes on, sneaking a glimpse of the kiddos dancing together in ABC Conditioning, and making weekend plans while foam rolling. And as a bonus we all get more fit!
Good friends are like good socks: you don’t get as good of a workout without them.
If you’re not familiar with the brand, Bombas socks are athletic-leisure socks, re-engineered to look better, feel better, and perform better, and with a mission to help those in need. For every pair purchased, they donate a pair, and since socks are the number one clothing request at homeless shelters, the 900,000+ pairs they have already donated are very much appreciated.
In addition to their donation mission, Bombas spent years designing the perfect sock. The HoneyComb Support System brings superb arch support, the Y-Stitched Heel ensures your sock stays in place, the Long Staple Pima Cotton stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and the Invisitoe seam stitching over the toes ensures you’ll never feel that awkward seam bump ever again. Since I am prone to blisters, the Invisitoe and cushioned Blister Tab in the back are essentials for me to keep my feet in smooth shape. I think my favorite part, though, is just how soft and comfortable they are.
I have been wearing Bombas since my first post about them in 2014 and can vouch that they are still the athletic socks I reach for first. Socks seem to be overlooked when it comes to workout gear, however, I’ve learned what a difference high-quality socks can make. If your feet aren’t happy, your whole body isn’t happy!
Since gym friends are a great resource for recommendations on the best workout gear around, Bombas sent me a box of their socks in all shapes and sizes to share with my friends. The styles included No-Shows, sporty ankles, crew length, and long merino wool pairs. My friends were happy to get a new pair of socks in exchange for being my foot models and sock testers.
My friends loved the colors and design off the bat and thought the “bee better” text hidden on the inside was super cute. I’ve had several friends tell me they are the “best socks ever” and they want to order more. Everyone loved the ankle socks, and the guys in particular loved the longer styles. The new Invisibles are great with summer flats!
Try them for yourself here: get 20% off your first-order purchase, using code KATHEATS.
Thanks to Bombas for sponsoring this post and keeping my feet happy. And thanks to my special foot models for their enthusiasm!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Cute socks!
Holly says
I remember watching Bombas on Shark Tank! I don’t remember if someone funded their company.
Do you know if the no-shows work well with Toms?
KathEats says
I haven’t tried them with Toms yet (I never wear socks with my Toms)
Amanda says
I’ve never heard of Bombas before. I definitely agree that socks can make or break your workout. I’ve gone on runs with socks that should have been tossed away and it results in droopy socks and blisters ????
Kelsey says
This is the cutest!! I love all of the fun you’re having at the gym! I agree that friends make all the difference with working out…there’s no way I would have kept up with year round swimming for so long if I didn’t have the community.
polly says
the guy doing the splits? love him!
cute socks too. XOXO
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says
This was an awesome sponsored post! I love that male foot model–too funny! I’m glad you have such a good group of gym friends.
Bobbie says
How FUN! 🙂
I’ve never thought about it, but as you described why you love these, I thought, “Yes”! The arch support, the seem bump, the blisters…I may need to try them!
Thanks, Kath!
Rachel says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Bombas!! Highly recommend.
Katy Electrician says
Such cute socks! I really like the blue ones and the ones you are wearing!
Jaymes says
When I saw the first picture, I thought, how funny, it looks like most of them are wearing the same kind of socks! (five seconds later) … oh, it’s sponsored, of course, now I get it.
Andrea says
are they really good for workouts? I’ve also lived by the rule that cotton is not allowed for sweaty activities and you need something wicking…. do you use them for high-sweat activities like running?
aimee says
Not sure if anyway has any advice..I recently started getting back into working out again after too many years off..when I was pregnant with my daughter two years ago I had really bad nerve pain in my groin area shooting down my thigh..it went away after she was born but every time I exercise its back! So painful but I need to exercise! Anyone have experience with this??
Jessica says
It sounds like Sciatica and I would definitely see a doctor for it. Pregnancy can still affect your body two years down the road and if you want to exercise better to fix it now than injure it. 🙂 Good luck.
Simone says
It sounds like it could be pelvis instability syndrome. Find a good physical therapist, they can show you exercises to strengthen your pelvis. I thought I had sciatica with my first pregnancy but it was pelvis instability syndrome. Sadly it gets worse with each pregnancy and the pain/discomfort starts sooner.
Amanda says
Fun post! I love it that your gym friends were post participants! 🙂
Natalie says
I’ve been searching for a good pair of socks and these sound great! Thanks for the info!