Bought my Gladiator Sport in October 2020, ordered ARE shell days later, waited about 8 weeks for delivery (which seemed like a long time then, but the wait is longer now). I'm happy with it, and think it seems a bit sturdier than the Leer(s) which I had on other vehicles over the years. Both...
Had Ridgelines for 16 years before buying a Gladiator last September. Glad I did. A bit pricey, and the ARE topper was not cheap either, but I'm enjoying the ride. Off roading in Wyoming in a vehicle better suited to the task.