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Review by HoboSteveReviewed 4/25/2019by HoboSteveCycling EnthusiastMaine. USALovin' olive oil for the GOLD Standard in Bike saddles!I reviewed the B17 for which this absolutely necessary creamy conditioner is all but hand and hand with. You MUST use this if you buy a leather BROOKS! Well, I highly recommend it, okay? I applied it instantly out of the box to my new B17, first to the bottomunderside, with my finger, not overly amount, just a good rub down into the under leather...Do Not wipe off the underside application after applying...simply leave it ALONE. Then, do the saddle top from nosing to heal (my own made-up terms ,), with just a WEE TAD amount on a finger and gently massage it all around, it does not require a lot at all, just a light buttery film all over...wait 10 mins or so for it to kinda dry up, it will appear cloudy-ish, then buff like a pair of fine British or Italian shoes, ha. I buffed it to a gorgeous luster. Then RIDE! Do again in a month or so, then once or twice a year. Enjoy!
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I reviewed the B17 for which this absolutely necessary creamy conditioner is all but hand and hand with. You MUST use this if you buy a leather BROOKS! Well, I highly recommend it, okay? I applied it instantly out of the box to my new B17, first to the bottomunderside, with my finger, not overly amount, just a good rub down into the under leather...Do Not wipe off the underside application after applying...simply leave it ALONE. Then, do the saddle top from nosing to heal (my own made-up terms ,), with just a WEE TAD amount on a finger and gently massage it all around, it does not require a lot at all, just a light buttery film all over...wait 10 mins or so for it to kinda dry up, it will appear cloudy-ish, then buff like a pair of fine British or Italian shoes, ha. I buffed it to a gorgeous luster. Then RIDE! Do again in a month or so, then once or twice a year. Enjoy!
Review by BillReviewed 9/17/2018by BillDaily CommuterSeattle, WA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Polishing my Brooks saddleEasy to apply to the leather Books saddle. I just need to remember to do more often to better protect the leather.
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Easy to apply to the leather Books saddle. I just need to remember to do more often to better protect the leather.
Review by Pegoretti cyclist Reviewed 5/4/2023by Pegoretti cyclist Cycling EnthusiastPortland Brooks Leather conditioner This is a fantastic product, I use it on my saddles as well as my boots ??. You only have to use a litter. Definitely worth it.
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This is a fantastic product, I use it on my saddles as well as my boots ??. You only have to use a litter. Definitely worth it.
Review by FrankReviewed 7/7/2022by FrankCycling EnthusiastRolesville, NCBrooks Proofide, does what it say it will.This product is a conditioner for the leather seat made by Brooks. It allows the leather to mold to your body and allows the saddle to become a custom of one, you. I will say that it does what it is supposed to do and does it well. As for making the leather last, the saddle is only a couple of months old so I can't answer that yet.
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This product is a conditioner for the leather seat made by Brooks. It allows the leather to mold to your body and allows the saddle to become a custom of one, you. I will say that it does what it is supposed to do and does it well. As for making the leather last, the saddle is only a couple of months old so I can't answer that yet.
Review by douquiharReviewed 11/12/2018by douquiharSaddle careI purchased this produce, Proofide, when I purchased a Brooks -B17 saddle. I have followed their recommendations and applied a coating after each ride to protect the finish and suppleness of the saddle. The saddle is comfortable and is breaking in nicely. Just shy of 100 miles riding.
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I purchased this produce, Proofide, when I purchased a Brooks -B17 saddle. I have followed their recommendations and applied a coating after each ride to protect the finish and suppleness of the saddle. The saddle is comfortable and is breaking in nicely. Just shy of 100 miles riding.
Review by BillReviewed 6/3/2022by Bill34289Works great as expected.Maintaining my Brooks seat.
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Maintaining my Brooks seat.
Review by Hoosier AlReviewed 1/16/2017by Hoosier AlCycling EnthusiastMishawaka, INIt worksIt is leather conditioner formulated for the Brooks saddles and it does its job.
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It is leather conditioner formulated for the Brooks saddles and it does its job.
Review by TTSReviewed 1/1/2017by TTSCycling EnthusiastLong Beach, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Found a different way to apply this product.I use this product on all my Brooks saddles, top side & underneath, very happy with it. I liquefy it by using a hair dryer on high heat and low speed (to keep the tin from being blown around)...then use a small foam paint brush to paint the underside pretty effectively...then use the blow dryer to help penetration, Can use the same technique on the top side as well. Careful, don't overheat the leather.
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I use this product on all my Brooks saddles, top side & underneath, very happy with it. I liquefy it by using a hair dryer on high heat and low speed (to keep the tin from being blown around)...then use a small foam paint brush to paint the underside pretty effectively...then use the blow dryer to help penetration, Can use the same technique on the top side as well. Careful, don't overheat the leather.
Review by Great Plains BikerReviewed 1/6/2017by Great Plains BikerLincoln NE1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Essential for Brooks-type saddles, and great for many leather productsStarted using Proofhide decades ago to break-in Brooks saddles, now use it to periodically condition many leather products, including saddles, belts, leather ski gloves, work and snow boots, etc. The smell is an acquired taste ...
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Started using Proofhide decades ago to break-in Brooks saddles, now use it to periodically condition many leather products, including saddles, belts, leather ski gloves, work and snow boots, etc. The smell is an acquired taste ...
Review by TTSReviewed 1/5/2017by TTSCycling EnthusiastLong Beach, CAI trust Brooks products.There a other products that are used for leather saddles, but I use Brooks' Proofide for its ease of use...been using it for decades and stay with a proven product.
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There a other products that are used for leather saddles, but I use Brooks' Proofide for its ease of use...been using it for decades and stay with a proven product.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/11/2015by AnonymousCasual CyclistOhioGreat product, fast drying, easy to use! It works great. Easy to use. It helps the saddle wear a little easier, and changes the color a bit. I have about 100 miles on my brooks saddle and I can tell the proofide helps.
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It works great. Easy to use. It helps the saddle wear a little easier, and changes the color a bit. I have about 100 miles on my brooks saddle and I can tell the proofide helps.
Review by John CombsReviewed 9/13/2018by John CombsTrenton, OhioYou really need this for a brooks leather saddle.You need this to protect your brooks saddle. It is a little expensive. But, so was the saddle. Goes on, no problem. Lasts a decent amount of time before having to apply more.
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You need this to protect your brooks saddle. It is a little expensive. But, so was the saddle. Goes on, no problem. Lasts a decent amount of time before having to apply more.
Review by Old Steel RoadieReviewed 8/24/2018by Old Steel RoadieCycling EnthusiastCambridge, MA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The original!It takes a while to break in a Brooks saddle so you want it to last as long as it can. Make sure to read the instructions well - don't wait until the leather is looking thirsty to apply, and don't apply just before you ride. You shouldn't need the big tin unless you're a shop.
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It takes a while to break in a Brooks saddle so you want it to last as long as it can. Make sure to read the instructions well - don't wait until the leather is looking thirsty to apply, and don't apply just before you ride. You shouldn't need the big tin unless you're a shop.
Review by Biker JeffReviewed 6/18/2018by Biker JeffPerfect to protect my Brooks Saddle. Perfect to protect my Brooks Saddle. I wish I had this product for old bike saddles. I probable still have the saddles today.
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Perfect to protect my Brooks Saddle. I wish I had this product for old bike saddles. I probable still have the saddles today.
Review by JeffReviewed 3/5/2018by JeffLong Beach Ca1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Brooks saddles last 20 to 30 years with proper care. Proofide is the best product to keep the the leather from dryipBrooks saddles are full grain leather and thick-they are hard and need proofide to make them soften up for the breaking process. I have 2 Brooks Special saddles and the leather is extra thick. Apply the proofide more the first 2 months until the breakin is complete at about 20 rides. Then use it every few months to keep the leather soft. They will be very comfortable and look great. I have a total of 4 saddles and ride about 100 miles a week with no discomfort They also look great on old vintage Schwinn bikes. Enjoy the ride
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Brooks saddles are full grain leather and thick-they are hard and need proofide to make them soften up for the breaking process. I have 2 Brooks Special saddles and the leather is extra thick. Apply the proofide more the first 2 months until the breakin is complete at about 20 rides. Then use it every few months to keep the leather soft. They will be very comfortable and look great. I have a total of 4 saddles and ride about 100 miles a week with no discomfort They also look great on old vintage Schwinn bikes. Enjoy the ride
Review by Tom CattReviewed 12/15/2017by Tom CattLake Hamilton FL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.De Good StuffPenatrates good n smells good too !!
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Penatrates good n smells good too !!
Review by ThomasReviewed 12/5/2017by ThomasLake hamiltonTC n SnoballPenatrates good,, smells good too !!
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Penatrates good,, smells good too !!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/6/2017by AnonymousDaily CommuterBrooks Proofide is a must.Easily soaks into the Brooks Saddle and helps with the breaking in process.
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Easily soaks into the Brooks Saddle and helps with the breaking in process.
Review by SteveBReviewed 5/26/2017by SteveBNashville This stuff will last a lifetime. Just a few dabs of this on you fingertips will pretty much cover the entire saddle top.
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Just a few dabs of this on you fingertips will pretty much cover the entire saddle top.
Review by JimReviewed 12/24/2012by JimCycling EnthusiastSt. Louis2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Good conditioner to maintain flexibility of saddleThis Proofide is easy to use. Can be difficult to apply to bottom of saddle due to rails and attachments. Once applied it seems to absorb quickly and dry. No smell like other leather products which is nice. Doing another application this week. Love my Brooks B17.
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This Proofide is easy to use. Can be difficult to apply to bottom of saddle due to rails and attachments. Once applied it seems to absorb quickly and dry. No smell like other leather products which is nice. Doing another application this week. Love my Brooks B17.