VALLON Heron Glacier Sunglasses Reviewed in 2025

Alpine Sunglasses for Active Mountain Lovers

The Heron Glacier sunglasses are designed for winter activities. Ski touring the highest peak on the sunniest day is well accompanied by the Heron Glaciers. These are VALLON’s most technical sunglasses for gnarly winter extreme sports.

An essential element of a good pair of ski sunglasses is the anti-fog coating. VALLON provides this coating to elevate the performance in winter conditions. Users will notice zero fogging, even when sweating. The ventilation holes on the side also help prevent fogging.

Leather side shields are attached to the Heron Glacier sunglasses for sun and wind protection. The element protection is great, but it comes at a cost. The side shields distort peripheral vision slightly; however, you will adjust quickly. In contrast, the Oakley Sutros have an XL shield design that doesn’t limit peripheral vision.

Mirrored lenses are good for a few reasons. First, they provide 100% UV protection. Second, the mirrored lens coating has anti-reflective properties; this helps with glare off snow, car windshields, or water. And last, mirrored lenses are stylish.

The Heron Glacier sunglass lenses have a brown base tint. The brown base tint blocks blue light and enhances contrast. While skiing with these sunglasses, seeing the bumps in the snow was easy in the sun and even the tree shadows.

The lenses are in Category 4, the darkest lens shade category. The Heron Glacier’s Cat.4 lens shade will protect you if you have sensitive eyes. Even if you don’t have sensitive eyes, choose the Heron Glacier sunglasses on a bluebird day (sunny skiing conditions with no clouds).

Let’s say you aren’t charging down the hill or want to change your look; the Heron Glacier sunglasses have a removable leather centerpiece. Taking the centerpiece off will provide more airflow and comfort in casual settings. Snap it back on, and this sealing piece amplifies the wind protection.

Heron Glacier Sunglass Fit and Comfort

The Heron Glacier Sunglasses fit snugly to the face. The adjustable armbands allow users to control the tightness of the sunglasses. While skiing, cup them around your ears securely. If relaxing, simply bend them back to loosen the glasses.

The rim of the sunglasses meshes with your eye sockets and cheekbones. The goggle-like design is similar to the Pit Viper Slammers. This sealed lens design enhances wind and sun blockage. Some people may not prefer sunglasses to touch their cheeks, so try a pair of OG goodr sunglasses.

The Heron Glacier sunglasses fit well on men and women. Men with medium to narrow faces find the Heron Glacier’s to fit well. The Heron Glacier’s will fit nicely on women with medium to wide faces. The adjustable arms and flexible frame offer leeway if you are out of this size range.

While bombing down the slopes, the Heron Glacier sunglasses never slip. Side hits, moguls, and big air can be tackled undaunted when wearing the Heron Glacier sunglasses. The combination of the adjustable armbands and frame design creates a secure fit.

Durable Sunglass Materials

The Heron Glacier glasses are constructed with materials up for the challenge. What challenge? Anything that you do in the snowy mountains that may involve injury.

The Heron Glacier sunglass frame is made with sports sunglass’ most popular material. TR90 is an incredibly durable and flexible thermoplastic material. Heron Glacier’s TR90 frame is suitable for extreme sports because it can take a beating while providing impact resistance.

The lenses of the Heron Glacier sunglasses are made with polycarbonate (PC). The PC lenses are shatterproof, impact-resistant, and scratch-resistant. Most sports sunglass lenses are made with this versatile material.

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Overall, the Heron Glacier sunglasses keep up with the fast-moving athlete. These secure-fitting sunglasses will stay in place while bouncing through moguls and dropping cliffs. Then, wear them to the Aprés-ski party with fashion confidence.

The durable frame and lens material promote safety and sunglass longevity. At the same time, the technical design creates sun and wind blockage. The Heron Glacier sunglasses should be a top pick when heading high up in the mountains on a sunny day (with minimal wind).