The main page has a place
Use it when you still want to look around and have not picked an item type yet.
Quick comparison
Start with the main page if you are still exploring. Open a category page when you already know the item type.
The best page is the one that matches how close you already are to making a choice.
Use it when you still want to look around and have not picked an item type yet.
At that point, shoes or jackets is easier than opening a mixed page again.
It is easier to keep going when the page matches the item type you already have in mind.