Ok i know its basically sacrilege to say this but... Dope get way more hate then necessary
- People say they don't give back to the community but they sponsor athletes and host events. what more do you want. I know they could maybe do more but so many other brands do the same if not less.
- People say the quality is shit: yeah I'm sure it could be better but people act like its it'll fall apart instantly. I know a guy whos had the same dope pants and jacket for the past 5 years and its holding up fine. The harlaut pants I got 2 seasons ago however are already going to shit.
- people say its an "Instagram brand" or complain that they only advertise on Instagram. Maybe I'm missing something but so what? I get IG adds from Line, Solomon, Armada, Oakley, K2, North face, arketyx, Patagonia etc. constantly as well as smaller brands. Social media is by far the best way to advertise. If you only want to buy from brands with no marketing that nobody know about: good on you for supporting smaller business but know your a bit pretentious.
Also I feel like its the first stuff a lot of people get when they start taking skiing and the gear more seriously, its a good stepping stone
Just feel like Dope get held to this magical standard that other brand don't.
I do agree that a lot of their designs are so ugly (except that new JT stuff makes me bust Dope JT Spartan Ski Jacket Men Olive Green/Whitish/Greenish | Dopesnow CA)
Also the name "DOPE" fucking sucks.
Whenever I hear people shit on dope it just makes me think of some kid desperately trying to fit in with the "cool kids"
That being said you'll never catch me wearing it, my ego cant take the mockery
Let me know if I've missed any actual valid criticism.
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