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Or do you mean you don't understand the logic?
No, I don't. But then I don't look at £200 boots, so maybe it's just me... :)
The other thing to consider is that buying expensive kit tends to introduce a desire to "get your money's worth", which can translate as a reluctance to replace it when necessary.
And if I was fussy about what went on my head, I'd rather a brand new £20 lid every year, than cram £50-worth of last year's congealed filth back on my bonce.
If you want to know which one looks less dorky, the answer is "none of them". Just count yourself lucky you don't have jug-handle ears like me.
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I used to be an employee, so had PPE provided, and now I'm going to be self employed again working as a subcontractor so need to provide my own PPE. Or do you mean you don't understand the logic? I just mean that if I have to provide it, I'd rather get one I like rather than cheaping out. I'm also a little fussy about shit that goes on my head/get easily annoyed by ill fitting stuff tbh.
I do understand the differences between EN12492 and EN397 - a lot of helmets now come with two chinstraps so you can choose the one with the right breaking strain for your application. There's also a slight variation in what % of ventilation is allowed I think.
Dress for the job you want, not the one you have? lol