# Bootstrap Heels Litter Takes the “Yee-Haw” Out of Western Footwear With Edge By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bootstrap-heels-litter References: [littersf](http://www.littersf.com/bootstraps.html) Bootstraps ain't no western cowboy term no more. These [killer heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01) by Litter have taken the “yee-haw” out of [bootstraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection) and replaced it with “Damn girl!” These urban chic stilettos come from a series of shoes all with a signature bootstrap and with the choice of various colours, styles, [spikes, chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog) or cuss words. These Litter shoes are for a tough urbanista, not a cowgirl! **Implications** - Consumers are beginning to feel the monotony of the products offered on the market. The use of an unexpected element in an item will create that shock factor that attracts more attention to a piece. Companies could focus on integrating a more daring factor into their designs in order to gain more buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unexpected Element Designs:** Integrating unexpected elements into products will create a shock factor that attracts attention and potential buyers. - **Urban Chic Footwear:** The demand for tough and stylish urban footwear is growing, offering opportunities for innovative designs. - **Personalized Shoe Accessories:** Customers are looking for shoes with customizable features like spikes, chains, or cuss words, opening up possibilities for personalized shoe accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative designs by integrating unexpected elements into their products. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can tap into the growing demand for urban chic shoes by offering tough and stylish designs. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized shoe accessories by offering customizable options like spikes, chains, or cuss words. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Cowboy-Style Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolverine-and-cat-footwear.md) - [Dining-Seat-Inspired Cowboy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booth-boots.md) - [Cowboy Boot-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shtkicker-hazy-pale-ale.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Swicy Cowboy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanbq-boots.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md)