About Us
Dr. Dieu‑My Tran brings together a thoughtful blend of intellect, purpose, and understated elegance. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is committed to advancing well‑being through her work. As a Tenured Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing, she applies a research‑informed approach to her academic and leadership roles. In addition, as CEO of Heeliotrope, a luxury footwear brand, she integrates scientific perspective with an appreciation for design, contributing to a vision of modern high heels that prioritize comfort, quality, and enduring sophistication.
Dr. Nghi Nguyen brings a rare union of scientific mastery and design innovation to the world of luxury footwear. With a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and more than fourteen years of research and development experience, his work is defined by precision, ingenuity, and refinement. After eight years of relentless craftsmanship, Dr. Nguyen unveiled a revolutionary multiconfiguration adjustable high heel—an elegant reimagining of form, function, and freedom. This transformative design has been formally recognized with a utility patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, marking a new chapter in high‑heel innovation.
Our Story
Wearing high heels can enhance one’s elegance; however, prolonged use of heels three inches or higher often leads to discomfort, muscle spasms, and, over time, chronic lower back and neck pain. It is not uncommon to see women eventually removing their heels and walking barefoot on the street to relieve the strain. While adjustable high heels are not a novel concept, numerous companies have attempted to create them but failed due to a lack of foundational engineering expertise specific to high heel design. A few brands have succeeded in developing two-configuration heels, yet their offerings fall short. These products often feature overly bulky bases designed to conceal the heel mechanism or necessitate the inconvenient swapping of heel components to achieve varying heights. As a result, consumers have traditionally faced the dilemma of sacrificing comfort for aesthetic appeal or enduring the inconvenience of carrying additional heel attachments.
Our objective is to develop an innovative high-heel solution that seamlessly integrates exceptional comfort with refined aesthetics and elegance. Although this concept was initially unfamiliar to Dr. Nguyen, it immediately captured his interest. Motivated by curiosity and determination, he undertook a meticulous examination of the materials and structural composition of numerous high heels, often dismantling them to gain a deeper understanding of their design.
Guided by his engineering expertise and creative vision, Dr. Nguyen undertook an ambitious research and development journey spanning eight years and encompassing the creation of numerous prototypes. This disciplined and iterative process ultimately gave rise to a groundbreaking adjustable high heel, distinguished by its multiple configurable designs. In recognition of its originality and technical innovation, the United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded Dr. Nguyen a utility patent. Today, with profound pride, he endeavors to share this transformative advancement with high-heel enthusiasts around the world.
Our Products
Our impeccable multiconfiguration masterpiece allows consumers to effortlessly adjust to multiple distinct height levels in mere seconds, all while preserving the timeless elegance and aesthetic appeal of classic high heels. Crafted from premium materials, our heels represent the pinnacle of quality. Currently, our heel tips are expertly produced through advanced 3D printing technology using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a material renowned for its remarkable wear resistance, resilience, durability, excellent compression, low-temperature flexibility, superior elasticity, and exceptional tear strength. Moreover, TPU is transparent, biodegradable, and recyclable, offering an eco-conscious and sustainable alternative to conventional rubber heel tips. In addition, our heel tips are ingeniously designed to be interchangeable, available in a wide spectrum of colors to suit every preference. To ensure unparalleled precision and strength, we utilize state-of-the-art Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machines to craft our shanks, heels, and locks from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and exacting tolerances, guaranteeing products of the highest caliber.