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01-25-13 | 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by shoota

Or trade me for my black suede San Marco

That's probably the best idea.

Alternately, I have a Zeus suede saddle I'd gladly send your way if that will keep you from ruining your Brooks. It's shaped like a Brooks Pro and well used, but I'm sure the suede can be spruced up with a suede brush.

If you really want to ruin your Brooks, I would say sandpaper is the way to go; start with maybe 200 grit sandpaper, and follow up with regular use of the suede brush. For the record, I think this is a really bad idea.

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