Review: Vallon Waylons Sunglasses

It’s the usual story of seeking cross-functional gear that can be used for adventure activities but still double up for use away from sports.

I don’t like a glass too heavy on the nose but I do want them to be firm enough so they don’t slide. Scratch resistance is important to me as I’m not super reliable with cases but I do want something that will last and be at least a little up to the inevitable dropping, squashing and cramming.

I’ve been up in a fairly high-altitude location in the Pyrenees mountains, (Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park) for treks and camping.

I wore them often, testing them at different times of the day and for trekking and some gentle MTB riding. Early morning, midday, and late afternoon sun provided varying angles of sunlight and intensity to assess the sun glare protection. The higher altitudes and  their varying temperatures also meant that the UV radiation was more intense at times.