Adventure
Trusted by explorers. Sunglasses that have crossed every ocean & reached the world's highest peaks.
Tested at the extremes. Built for adventure.
From the world's highest peaks to vast deserts and open oceans, VALLON's Adventure sunglasses have been there. Trusted by our trailblazing ambassadors, each Heron combines iconic design with protective side shields and high-performance, shatterproof lenses built for the world's wildest places.
The Heron absolutely nails classic mountaineering style
Frequently Asked Questions
Side shields provide additional protection from peripheral sunlight and reflected glare that can reach your eyes around conventional sunglasses. This extra coverage is especially useful in exposed environments such as high mountains, glaciers, deserts, and open water, where light can come from every direction.
Mountaineering sunglasses should provide excellent UV protection, high lens coverage, impact resistance, and protection from peripheral light and glare. VALLON's Heron Mountain (Cat. 3) and Heron Glacier (Cat. 4) combine protective side shields with 2mm shatterproof polycarbonate lenses, making them well suited to demanding alpine and high-altitude environments. They've been trusted by VALLON ambassadors such as Gelje Sherpa and Adriana Brownlee on expeditions to some of the world's highest peaks.
Yes, side shields aren't just for extreme adventures. They provide additional protection from peripheral sunlight, glare, wind, and the elements, making them useful anywhere you want greater coverage than conventional sunglasses. They are ideal for people with light sensitive eyes. However, we do not recommend them for driving due to reduced peripheral vision.
Heron Glacier (Cat. 4, non-polarized) are designed for snow, glaciers, and high-altitude expeditions. Heron Mountain (Cat. 3, non-polarized) are perfect for hiking, climbing, and alpine adventures. Heron Desert (Cat. 3, polarized) are ideal for bright, dry, and exposed environments - such as desert climates. Heron Ocean (Cat. 3, polarized) are designed for sailing and adventures on and around the water. Each is built around the same iconic Heron design, with lenses, colorways, and features tailored to their intended environment.