I was shocked to find out that the Vent 500 was J. Lindeberg's very first proprietary golf shoe. Over the brand's now 26-year history, I just presumed one had been released at some point, but it has only been the occasional collaborations with Ecco that have seen the J. Lindeberg name previously appear on a golf shoe. When I saw the first pictures of the Vent 500, I was suitably impressed and couldn't wait to take them out for a spin on a recent trip to Turkey.
It's unmistakably a J. Lindeberg product. Trendy with nods to JL dotted all over it, fans of the Scandinavian brand will no doubt love the looks of this shoe. I was initially worried the sheer size of the outsole and chunkiness of it would make me feel like I was standing on stilts, but the Vent 500 is suitable solid and stable underfoot, despite initial looks. The Ortholite+ insole is really comfortable, offering the perfect amount of cushioning and energy return underfoot. I've used Ortholite insoles in many other golf shoes, so it was a good decision from J. Lindeberg to include it in the Vent 500.
