TikToker Calls Out Set Active for Overpriced Sweatpants: "They Should Cost Zero!"

TikToker Exposes Set Active Sweatpants' Price Gouging: "So Not Girl Boss of Me" A recent TikTok video by apparel educator Mallory Brooks (@plzdontbuythat) has gone viral, exposing what she claims are exploitative pricing practices by the popular athleisure brand, Set Active. Brooks, based in the US, posted a video reviewing Set Active sweatpants, which retail for $149. "God forbid a woman lets other women know they’re getting scammed," she stated in her video description, expressing frustration at the brand's pricing strategy. Brooks argues that the sweatpants' actual production cost is significantly lower, suggesting they are overpriced. Her video, which includes a detailed visual examination of the sweatpants, has accumulated over 2000 views and 131 likes in less than a few hours since its posting on June 2nd, 2025. The video highlights concerns about transparency in the fashion industry and the potential for consumers to be misled by influencer marketing. "Honestly, they should cost zero," Brooks exclaimed in her video, emphasizing the perceived disparity between the price and the quality of the product. While Set Active has not yet responded to Brooks' critique, her video has sparked a conversation among consumers about ethical considerations when purchasing athleisure wear.