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Brooks Proofide Tin

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Review by Anonymous

Easy to apply.
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by Anonymous

A small amount goes a long way.

Reviewed 9/11/2018
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Review by Grollend

There is no cheap substitute for Proofide.
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by Grollend
Amherst, NH

Although it might cost a bit more than any other treatment one could substitute. There is no logical reason to chance something else with such a working piece of traditional bike art. Remember that cheap is one letter away from what you would be left with for poor treatment of your leather saddles. Heap of st.

Reviewed 5/4/2018
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Review by Wayne

Very happy
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by Wayne
Hugo

I have tried many other brands, when I heard about this.it did exactly what it said it would

Reviewed 10/6/2017
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Review by tony

this pruduct is fantastic.
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by tony
Cycling Enthusiast
Yuba City

works great

Reviewed 1/20/2012
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Review by HoboSteve

Lovin' olive oil for the GOLD Standard in Bike saddles!
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by HoboSteve
Cycling Enthusiast
Maine. USA

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!

Reviewed 4/25/2019
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Review by [email protected]

The Best

Best Service and Best Product on the market!

Reviewed 12/18/2023
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Review by Bill

Polishing my Brooks saddle
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by Bill
Daily Commuter
Seattle, WA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Easy to apply to the leather Books saddle. I just need to remember to do more often to better protect the leather.

Reviewed 9/17/2018
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Review by Frank

Brooks Proofide, does what it say it will.
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by Frank
Cycling Enthusiast
Rolesville, NC

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.

Reviewed 7/7/2022
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Review by Pegoretti cyclist

Brooks Leather conditioner
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by Pegoretti cyclist
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland

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.

Reviewed 5/4/2023
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Review by douquihar

Saddle care
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by douquihar

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.

Reviewed 11/12/2018
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Review by Hoosier Al

It works
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by Hoosier Al
Cycling Enthusiast
Mishawaka, IN

It is leather conditioner formulated for the Brooks saddles and it does its job.

Reviewed 1/16/2017
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Review by TTS

Found a different way to apply this product.
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by TTS
Cycling Enthusiast
Long Beach, CA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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.

Reviewed 1/1/2017
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Review by Great Plains Biker

Essential for Brooks-type saddles, and great for many leather products
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by Great Plains Biker
Lincoln NE
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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 ...

Reviewed 1/6/2017
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Review by TTS

I trust Brooks products.
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by TTS
Cycling Enthusiast
Long Beach, CA

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.

Reviewed 1/5/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Great product, fast drying, easy to use!
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by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Ohio

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.

Reviewed 5/11/2015
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Review by Bill

Works great as expected.
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by Bill
34289

Maintaining my Brooks seat.

Reviewed 6/3/2022
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Review by John Combs

You really need this for a brooks leather saddle.
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by John Combs
Trenton, Ohio

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.

Reviewed 9/13/2018
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Review by Old Steel Roadie

The original!
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by Old Steel Roadie
Cycling Enthusiast
Cambridge, MA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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.

Reviewed 8/24/2018
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Review by Biker Jeff

Perfect to protect my Brooks Saddle.
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by Biker Jeff

Perfect to protect my Brooks Saddle. I wish I had this product for old bike saddles. I probable still have the saddles today.

Reviewed 6/18/2018
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Review by Jeff

Brooks saddles last 20 to 30 years with proper care. Proofide is the best product to keep the the leather from dryip
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by Jeff
Long Beach Ca
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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

Reviewed 3/5/2018
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