i think its pretty simple really, climbing products have a clear function so there's a lot of scrutiny about what does the job better, not just which one you "like" the most. something with too much style might not be taken seriously eg protection etc, but of course that doesn't apply to shoes. secondly a lot of climbers are stingy so they're more picky about what does the job for the right price & less room for adding value that isn't connected to function.
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