Talking more about street culture, Shark Robot Merch Cowboy Yeehaw Shirt Ramer notes that cowboy boots can completely be an alternative to the expensive sneaker trend. He thinks that cowboy boots can also meet the demand like a sneaker, especially at a cheaper price. However, the question is: Why is the cowboy fashion trend just starting to explode now? That depends entirely on the current political situation in the US, explains Dr. Laurel Wilson, a professor of textiles at the University of Missouri. Just before World War II, wealthy Americans were no longer comfortable traveling to European countries. And since then, elements of Western culture have flourished in American fashion through the 1950s, 1970s, first half of 1990, and even today.