Worn by many of the world's leading mountaineers, these unique glacier glasses combine alpine style and high performance.
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Protect your eyes in style
Inspired by classic alpine design Heron Glacier feature leather side shields and a detachable centerpiece to block out sunlight and protect against glare, dust, and wind. This leads to reduced eyestrain, improved vision, and a the highest degree of eye comfort of any sunglasses during ski touring and mountaineering.
Built to perform
The brown tint is optimal for snow as the warm perception enhances contrasts, while hydrophobic coating prevents condensation during long ascents. The ultraclear Cat. 4 lenses have a 6% VLT which reduces eyestrain and provide all-day comfort. The lenses have been cut from 2 mm polycarbonate and are shatterproof for maximized safety.
"One thing is for sure, equipment is so vital on Everest, every single piece of gear must be of the highest quality ... One of my team mates was affected by snow blindness at 8500m and I remember seeing him sat down rubbing his eyes. “Adri, it’s getting blurry, I can’t see you”. These words haunted me, you just can’t take risks. This vital protection was a guarantee with the Herons"
Adriana Brownlee - Youngest ever to summit both K2 and Everest
Classic Style, Maximum Performance
VALLON provide outdoor enthusiasts with the most unique, fair-priced, and best looking performance eyewear on the planet, all while cleaning up plastic waste with every pair sold.
FAQs
Heron Glacier are ideal in snowy and sunny conditions. Main activities include ski touring, high-altitude mountainenering and glacial expeditions and any other activity where you're exposed to strong sunglight for long periods.
The fit is unisex and they tend to fit most people due to the fully adjustable temples.
The front leather is fully removable which can be advantageous during high-intensity activities to create more air flow if required. The side shields are not removable.
The lenses are 100% UV protected, as well as anti-reflective for maximum protection, and exceed standards for ISO 12312.