Mattress recommendations for couple used to foam

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My husband and I are looking to upgrade our bed to a king size bed, and thus need a new mattress.

Embarrassingly, we are still sleeping on a Otis Haley 110 foam futon mattress (medium firmness) that we purchased in 2011 on an Ikea wood slat bed.

We are both medium sized (5’5", 140 lbs and 5’10", 170 lbs). I sleep on my stomach (80%) and side (20%), he sleeps on his side (70%) and back (30%). I know a firm mattress is generally recommended for stomach sleepers but I prefer something with some give or else my arms fall asleep.

The Otis mattress was great to start with but quickly formed divots/indents on each side but now it’s so old and compressed that the divots have evened out. We otherwise don’t have much issue with it, but I don’t want to buy it again because of the years we spent with the divots.

I am wanting something high in quality and luxurious in feel, but not drifting too far away from the feel of the foam mattress. I am hesitant to try memory foam or latex because I’ve never tried those.

I’m potentially interested in a basic mattress with a wool topper, because I’m hitting my mid-40s and heat is becoming more of an issue, but also open to a hybrid style mattress as long as it doesn’t feel like the old style springs. Our budget would be <$3k.

What are some options that feel most like “regular” foam, but are more durable and luxurious than the Otis mattress?

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Hi tomato1,
Welcome to the MattressUnderground, we are happy to have you as a new MUGster and look forward to helping your mattress search.

I’m not overly familiar with Otis, but I’ve reviewed their offerings. Based on the specs, while the 2.0lb foam looks good on paper, the convoluted design raises concerns about the mattress’s integrity. Convoluted foam is essentially a way for manufacturers to create two pieces from a single one, which effectively halves the foam’s actual thickness. So, their claim of 9" of high-density foam is misleading, as it’s actually only 4.5" of foam. This could explain why it deteriorated so quickly.

This isn’t to overly criticize Otis, but to highlight the potential issues that likely caused the mattress to crater in spots. Additionally, using polyester, which is generally a hot-sleeping fabric, is puzzling.

The term “luxury” mattress is quite subjective. For instance, @TheCleanBedroom offers a naturally organic line within your budget. I would recommend the @DLX premier hybrid/luxlatex duo. When compared to high-end models like Stearns and Foster, BeautyRest Black, or some Airelooms priced between $5,000 and $8,000, the DLX not only holds its own but surpasses them.

You might also want to explore other luxury mattresses within your budget, such as the Millbrook Hampshire 1 or the Shifman Quilted Collection. Although @My_Green_Mattress’s Natural Escape may not be officially classified as a luxury brand or line, its construction and appearance could easily give the impression of a luxury product.

If you are not so interested in the “luxury” aspect but just plain comfort the ones already mentioned, plus others offered by TMU Trusted Members will rock your comfort world.

As previously mentioned, “luxury” is just a term, everyone’s definition can be different. Ultimately, you want a mattress that will satisfy your PPP’s (personal preferences, posture and alignment and pressure relief).

There are some guidelines on buying the perfect mattress as highlighted in TMU’s tutorials .

So get ready to test a few or buy on specs and gut instinct. When buying on specs, be certain to remember your 4R’s (Refund, Return, Restocking Fees and Reputation/Reviews) know them before you buy blind.

Good luck on your search, if there are any specific questions about any of the TMs mattresses, just use the @prefix before typing their name and it will send them an alert to respond to your question.

All the best,

Maverick

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Hi, tomato1, and welcome!

Following up on what Maverick said: The Naturally Organic Hudson Luxe fits your budget (on sale right now). It’s made of all latex, layers wrapped in cotton to prevent shifting, and housed in a casing that is made from organic cotton with wool quilted inside for temperature regulation and comfort. The layers are a firm layer and a medium layer of Dunlop latex, so it is quite a firm bed, but the Hudson Luxe also comes with a topper that is filled with shredded latex and wool - so you then have the cushioning if you need it.
You can use it with the topper or not, so that makes it customizable and you could also put the layers either firm/medium or medium/firm (although it comes firm/medium and that is what most people use.

The latex is durable and the mattress has a 20-year limited warranty.
The natural materials are breathable and comfortable.
I hope this helps. We wish you well as you continue your search! Let us know if we can help.

Katie

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