Name: Heron Glacier
Brand: VALLON
SKU: 30005-B0SL
Price: 130.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.62608695652174 (805 reviews)

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Heron Glacier combines timeless alpine style with uncompromising protection for ski touring, glacier travel, and high-altitude mountaineering. Equipped with mirrored Category 4 lenses and leather side shields, it is built for maximum protection in intense sunlight environments.

Specs & Materials

Lens - 2mm Shatterproof Polycarbonate

100% UV400 protection
Shatterproof protection
Mirror coating
Cat. 4 protection (5-7% VLT)

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Lens VLT
+ Black - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (6% VLT)
+ Brown - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (6% VLT)
+ Off-White - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (6% VLT)
+ Grey - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (6% VLT)
+ Yellow - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (6% VLT)
+ Tortoise - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (6% VLT)
+ Off-White-Green - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (5% VLT)
+ Dark-Grey-Orange - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (7% VLT)
+ Brown-Yellow - Brown lens tint - Cat. 4 (7% VLT)
+ Low-Light - Yellow lens tint - Cat. 1 (77% VLT)
Anti-fog coating
Brown or Yellow lens tint

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Frame - TR90® Grilamid

Ultra-lightweight (25g)
Unisex design
Genuine leather side shields
Detachable leather centrepiece
48-24-115 (temple is fully adjustable)

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About Heron Glacier

Inspired by the glacier sunglasses trusted by generations of mountaineers, Heron Glacier combines timeless alpine style with modern performance.

Mirrored Category 4 lenses, leather side shields and a removable centerpiece help shield the eyes from intense sunlight, snow glare and harsh wind in high-altitude environments.

Built from lightweight and highly durable TR90® nylon, Heron Glacier is designed for ski touring, glacier travel and high-altitude mountaineering.

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In the field

A man winter mountaineering on a summit wears Heron Glacier side shield sunglasses from VALLON in bright sunshine

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PERFORMANCE

Protective side shields

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. Offering maximum protection during glacier crossings, ski touring and high-alpine expeditions.

OPTICS

Ultraclear Cat. 4 lenses

The Category 4 lenses feature a 5–7% VLT, reducing eye strain in intense light conditions. Their brown tint is ideal for snow by enhancing contrast and improving terrain visibility. An anti-fog coating prevents condensation during long ascents. Cut from 2mm polycarbonate, the lenses are shatterproof for maximum safety.

MATERIALS

Adjustable temples

The frame is made from Swiss-invented TR90® polyamide and is incredibly lightweight (25g), yet durable. Our fully adjustable and unique temples can be shaped around your ears entirely to your liking, allowing maximum comfort for long days in high alpine territory.

ADVENTURE

Trusted by explorers

From Himalayan summits to polar expeditions, Heron Glacier have been put to the test in some of the world’s most demanding environments. They are worn by the world's leading high-altitude mountaineers, including Adriana Brownlee and Gelje Sherpa.

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