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Heron Desert Rx

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Heron Desert Rx

Marcus & Richard Franck

Verbier

Price

$350.00

About this piece

Heron Desert Prescription (Rx) model  is designed for the harshest desert conditions, Heron Desert offer superior protection against intense sunlight, wind, dust, and sand. The polarized lenses enhance visibility in vast, sun-drenched landscapes, while the matte TR90® frame is both lightweight and durable. Featuring leather side shields for added coverage, they are the perfect companion for desert adventures, from dune trekking to off-road exploration. The price includes prescription lenses, tracked express shipping, and a 2-year warranty.

About the artist

Brothers Marcus and Richard Franck founded Vallon in 2018 in Verbier, Switzerland, after years of skiing, touring, and hiking the Val de Bagnes. The name is French for 'small valley' — a reference to the Vallon d'Arbi above Verbier where the idea took shape. Before launching the brand, the two ran the Old Schoolers Instagram account dedicated to the history of skiing; that obsession with vintage alpine eyewear shows up in every Vallon model — classic shapes resurrected with modern V52 lens technology and contemporary frame materials.

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