It's my opinion, but I'd have to strongly disagree. I've got a reebok running jacket I've worn nearly literally everday for the past two winters, it's been great. Just a week ago I finally got a new one, and I like it more. One of the best pieces of clothing we had in the store was one of the higher end reebok jackets.
As for the shoes, I've never been much of a fan until the latest cushion ultra kfs came out. I prefer it over my riders even, maybe its just a phase. I sell shoes, the latest reebok stuff has actually been pretty popular. Maybe about 3 years ago or so tried a premier ultra cushion, it was no good for me (and very few people who tried it liked it). The new stuff is much nicer.
As a whole I think things are going in the right direction.