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The saddle was comfortable straight out the box so in actual fact "breaking in" wasn't strictly necessary. As per the recommendations from Brooks I initially applied a very sparing application of Proofide before the first ride and the rode it several times. I wasn't expecting to use the Proofide again tbh but very quickly i.e. the first or second ride it seemed to be soaking up sweat (nice) at contact points on the saddle. I continued to ride it but it got worse, so I thought it must need additional applications of Proofide. I won't use it anymore.
I think the damage is done though, but it's strange how it did it straight away. Maybe I'll take it up with Brooks?