Originally Posted by
pdlamb
The wettest any of my Brooks has ever been was on a 90/90 century. I sweated so much I soaked it through, Proofide and all. To add insult to injury, my non-lightweight rear was on the saddle for hours after it was soaked. I've carried a saddle cover to prevent a recurrence since then, and haven't killed another one.
I've never been a big sweater unless the temps get over 90, but as long as the temps stay below that and I keep moving I don't sweat a whole lot. But the saddle has been stained by the sweating but it looks like a patina rather then stain. I did find that the Kiwi shoe polish in paste form works better against water than Proofide does, but regardless if I'm going to be out riding and the chance of rain is around I put on the cover, I even take the cover with me when I tour but it's in the handlebar bag in case I need it.