It's leather, everyones' results will vary - keep riding on it and it will break in. Get proofide to properly care for it (as well as softening the leather, it's important to properly waterproof it/protect it from moisture especially in the winter climates now).

I have mine with the front pointing up a bit. It looks pretty wild, but it works for me and I don't feel any discomfort, and I don't feel as though I'm sliding off the front of it anymore.