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@Col-De-Camberwell
Some honest answers here as I know how horrific doing these kind of market research questions can be:
What do you know about MET Helmets? Cav wears one, the Manta is pretty good looking
Do you like the brand? I have no strong feelings one way or the other, they don't have the same presence as other brands but I've had a couple of Met helmets that have worked well. One thing that is important is that the design of the most high-end helmets Met have doesn't signal 'this is high quality' to anybody else apart from the wearer - if you are spending £150+ on a helmet, you want it to look the part.
If so why? Or why not? I don't think the brand really has much of an identity beyond 'we make helmets' when you look at Rapha, Giro, or Assos, even if they are over-priced they still have a certain prestige from wearing them, even if that's just an "I'm so into riding I'm willing to pay silly money for kit" prestige.
What makes you choose one helmet over another? Traditionally - aesthetics, weight, ventilation. But recently if I am given the choice between a MIPS vs non-MIPS helmet I will choose MIPS every time.
Which is your favourite helmet brand if you have one? And why? Lazer or Giro - both make good looking helmets that offer all of the above - I don't need to buy helmets often for a couple of reasons, so when I do I'm happy to spend bigger on something that's safe, light, good-looking, and well ventilated. I am aware that not everybody can do the same and I'm very lucky to be able to.