Why sneaker browsing is often model-first
Sneaker need is usually stronger than general fashion goal because people often care about model families, visible design cues, size runs, and close alternatives inside the same lane. They may not know the exact listing yet, but they know they want to compare within sneaker logic rather than within mixed apparel noise.
That makes category navigation much more useful than a broad sheet full of unrelated entries. It keeps the browsing process focused enough for better side-by-side comparison.