Bought a King Koil last year at Macy's. Jasmine medium firm. I also had trouble finding reviews but the other brands I tested were either too soft or too firm (hello Goldilocks & 3 bears lol). It was def more than I wanted to spend, but I decided on the KK bc I had one many years ago and it lasted way longer than it should have. And this new one is all natural with a euro top. Took a little while to get used to it, and I added a memory topper for good measure. Now I look forward to getting cozy in bed, it really was a good purchase. Paying it off with no interest. Oh - and I negotiated with Macys for a rebate on a Sealy that broke down almost immediately after delivery.
Mostly a stomach sleeper (ugh) I'm about 130lbs. Bought a sealy posterpedic highpoint medium, hated it, felt like my spine was hammocking and the slickness of the material was strange (I did try numerous mattress protectors, but couldn't find one I liked.)
Swapped it out for a hybrid latex King Koil mattress (medium firm.) I want to like it but my body is not adjusting! I am trying to convince myself that it's supportive, but ultimately it feels too firm and I dislike the tufting. I miss the slight comforming feeling that memory foam has, but I know memory foam is not going to be right for my stomach sleeping. I even bought a memory foam 3 in topper but it slept way too hot and I felt that spine hammocking again.
I have gotten really good sleep in the past on a cheaper, basic mattress (lol I don't remember what it was) with a 2 inch memory topper from costco. I dream of this set up, even though it theorhetically was sagging/sinking in.
Any tips? I'm so sleep deprived and miserable, I don't know where to go from here because I'm worried that trying a new mattress will just be another uncomfortable, un broken in nightmare.
Hey Derek,
I have had an issue with the mattresses I've been trying which I learned after receiving my third one in 4 months, that the outsides of the mattresses are firmer. They use a different material for "edge support". (Beauty Rest -> Serta latex > King Koil Natural. King Koil said they have a 4 inch edge support surrounding it).
The reason why I replaced the other 2 with the place I bought it from is because as you got closer to the edge (if you're on your back) you can FEEL the difference in stiffness in the material. So one side of your body is on a firmer piece, while the other side is on the softer piece. Because of this it feels like I'm slanted toward the center of the mattress.
The lady at the mattress store is shocked and never heard of anyone with this issue. I actually think it's crazy she has never seen this because it's so blatant!
1 - Do people report this issue often?
2 - Does this firm edge usually soften over time?
I'm about 5 weeks into my King Koil (They refuse to replace any more mattresses with me -_-) and the mattress is fantastic but I still feel this issue. Here is a thread i made with more detail if you're interested.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Mattress/comments/1t0rswl/are_you_supposed_to_avoid_sleeping_near_the_edges/
You don’t need to spend $10k. So you need to go try a few out; I recommend only trying 3 max on one trip. Personally, I go to Macy’s furniture gallery (the bigger the better) b/c they have a large selection of brands. Personally I have a king size King Koil and love it. Just remember
1. Ask them how long it has been on display. The longer it’s been out the more “broken in” it will be. So your new mattress will be a lot firmer (between 10-25% depending on how long the floor model has been in display).
2. Take your time and lay there for a while and in different positions. To ensure you’re well supported and comfortable.
3. Buying a mattress and finding one can be the most
frustrating experience. That’s why I recommend to only try 3 per visit and also t
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