Hi rb,
While there may be many people who agree with you … there would also be many who wouldn’t and the choice of materials really depends on personal preferences. No matter what the pros and cons of each material may be from the perspective of their specifications … if you don’t like how a material feels or performs then it wouldn’t be the best choice or you and there are certainly people that don’t like latex just like there are people who don’t like other types of materials or components as well. Both can be used in a very high quality mattress and in the right design can be the “perfect mattress” for some people. While my own personal preference is latex … there are many others I know who are very knowledgeable that could sleep on anything they wanted that prefer memory foam and others yet that prefer an innerspring with latex or natural fibers for a comfort layer. I would be cautious choosing a material that you haven’t tested in person or aren’t familiar with.
If you do decide to choose latex … Post #2 here has more about how to make the best comfort/support choices and there is a list of the members here that sell online in post #21 here who are all among the best quality/value available. Many of them sell latex mattresses with a wide range of designs and options. When you talk with them they can all provide you with some good guidance based on the “averages” of their customers that are similar to you in terms of body type, sleeping style, and preferences.
Phoenix