Originally Posted by
Mmassey338
It does not say to soak it.
“The cloth should be damp but not so soaking wet that it drenches your bike. Then, just before you ride, take your thumbs and knead the area where your ischial bones will hit in order to start softening the leather. Ride an hour or two, with the washcloth OFF. ”
The saddle will get oils from your body, and like a nice pair of shoes, you just polish it
Soaking the leather for an hour allows for it to be reshaped. Just don't put any weight on it or use the tension bolt when the leather is wet.
I have posted some notes to show the steps
Brooks style leather saddle reshaping