Originally Posted by
Hask12
Based on the mileage you state I would think about 3 weeks and the saddle will at least have started to break in, you'll feel the the indentations on the saddle, where your sit bone is constantly placed. The proofride is more of a waterproofing thing as opposed to a softener, so based on the 3 week breaking in period I would only apply proofride once and you've already done that. Over the course of a year I would only apply proofride maybe 3 or 4 times.
I don't even think it's a waterproofer or a softener. It makes the leather more pleasant, but I've had it out in the rain right after proofiding, and the leather soaked up water - not a waterproofer!
I have noticed it seemed to add oil to a dried out B17 I had - the saddle became a bit more shiny and supple, and started to feel not so hard and old.
I agree with Retro, a new one does not need a lot of Proofiding. It's not supposed to make it break in. Your butt does that as well as anything is going to do, with no chance of causing any damage.