And yet this very same fanbase complains about the Lee costume, which is no more or less protective, AND hates the classic purple for Selina in favor of something more like a rubber mouse outfit.
I think it's because this version is a lot older and more classic, before the days where everything was realisticised (made up word) in Gotham. In modern comics the Lee suit doesn't fit and is just there so drooling artists can strip another good female character. Plus, atleast this version doesn't have the stupid exposed belly.