Hi eliotb,
I am 5’ 10", 150 lbs, side sleeper, looking for both pressure point relief and hip support in a mattress.
As you know any mattress you choose wi be unique to you Stats (height, BMI, sleeping position(s) and any underlying health concerns) - thanks for providing those! - and your PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and Personal preferences). As you have a lower BMI, you have a lot more options for finding a supportive comfortable mattress, though you may want to take a look at the Mattress Specifications You Need To Know and compare these to the Mattress Durability Guidelines to see how different materials hold up over time.
I am considering the Alpine HDM or Nordic II mattresses from European Sleep Works. It looks like existing discussions on ESW are old (2013-14), so I am starting a new thread in the hope of getting updated feedback. Does anyone have comments to offer on the HDM or Nordic II, and how they compare with Berkeley Ergonomic closest approximations of these beds?
The ESW mattresses you mention look sturdy, and well made, with the Alpine ADM having a knit cover, 2" talalay comfort layer available in multiple comfort levels, and a ‘dual coil’ system with both a 2000 count microcoil layer as well bc as a pocket innnerspring base. If you enjoy the somewhat specific feel of 2 coil/spring layers, this mattress could suit your needs. Similarly the Nordic II has 3.5" talalay with multiple firmnesses available, a 4000 count microcoil layer and base coil unit. This again, May be overkill with your sleep profile, but either will certainly not be lacking in support. ESW is a small quality family owned mattress manufacturer in California, and has been providing eco-friendly high end sleep solutions for almost 50 years. The Berkeley Ergonomic also has a cotton an wool cover over 2" talalay and a pocketed innerspring coil base. Though these are a big pricey, if you are looking for sma latex hybrid and can find a comfort level suited to you, any of these would be fine in the short term. Without additional specifications it does make it harder to assess their durability over time.
You might also want to take a look at the offerings of the Trusted Members of the site, many of whom carry latex and latex hybrid mattresses with more transparency in the components and construction of their mattresses, and who can help you to find the ideal solution to your sleep needs. Hopefully, other members with experience with European Sleep Works can chime in as well with their experiences.
~ Basilio