Pro Dakota Ridge Medium

6'2 145 lb side sleeper with boney hips and shoulders. Got a Sealy PP Dakota Ridge Medium and I'm not sure what the hell happened but it feels quite comfortable and super supportive when laying down just as it did in the store, but every night for a month at the 5 hour or so mark, pressure builds up and I wake up feeling like I'm sleeping on a table. I tried a soft topper which definitely helped a bit, but I'm still waking up not sleeping well. Finally at my breaking point, I am doing an exchange. Its Mattress Warehouse though so its one exchange only and thats it. I'm getting either the same model mattress, a Sealy PP Dakota Ridge but in a soft, or a Kingstown "Crestbrook" Hybrid Plush. Both felt wonderful in the store, with the Kingstown feeling a bit more "normal" and nicer as the Sealy soft had that very bumpy looking top comfort layer. The thing is, I'm also nervous about premature sagging. My old mattress was a plush and after only a couple of years the thing had serious body indentations in it, especially around the hip area which again, for me, is very boney. At this point I just want to sleep better again though so I'm almost fine if the mattress only lasts a couple of years but I'd also rather pick one that's going to be better. The photos show what is inside each mattress. Both are around the same price with the Sealy being a bit higher.

6'2 145 lb side sleeper with boney hips and shoulders. Got a Sealy PP Dakota Ridge Medium and I'm not sure what the hell happened but it feels quite comfortable and super supportive when laying down just as it did in the store, but every night for a month at the 5 hour or so mark, pressure builds up and I wake up feeling like I'm sleeping on a table. I tried a soft topper which definitely helped a bit, but I'm still waking up not sleeping well. Finally at my breaking point, I am doing an exchange. Its Mattress Warehouse though so its one exchange only and thats it. I'm getting either the same model mattress, a Sealy PP Dakota Ridge but in a soft, or a Kingstown "Crestbrook" Hybrid Plush. Both felt wonderful in the store, with the Kingstown feeling a bit more "normal" and nicer as the Sealy soft had that very bumpy looking top comfort layer. The thing is, I'm also nervous about premature sagging. My old mattress was a plush and after only a couple of years the thing had serious body indentations in it, especially around the hip area which again, for me, is very boney. At this point I just want to sleep better again though so I'm almost fine if the mattress only lasts a couple of years but I'd also rather pick one that's going to be better. The photos show what is inside each mattress. Both are around the same price with the Sealy being a bit higher.

If it eases your mind, all of the Posturepedic Pros have the same coil system. Whether it's soft or medium shouldn't have an effect on sagging in that regard, and should provide similar support overall. The soft is really just going to be a softer feeling layer of foam in the top. Do you have the medium tight top, or medium hybrid? If you have the tight top and generally like the feel and support, I would maybe consider the medium hybrid in the same line. It should be a relatively subtle difference, but could allow for your hips and shoulders to have a little more focused relief. The quilted tops all basically act like one unit, whereas the hybrid is a bit more flexible in how the layers react. Basically I think it would be the half-step where it should feel slightly softer while still being a bit more supportive in general than the soft tight top.

I hear that. The pictured Sealy looks like the tight top, with the quilting. Right now the Crestbrook is priced lower than the Sealy, but the comfort exchange is equal or greater. They might submit it as an even exchange. The Crestbrook is a solid mattress, but definitely spend some time on it in the store. It seems to have a bit more bounce than the Sealys. I think you'd be happy either way though. But also maybe check out the Dakota Ridge soft pillow top if you like soft mattresses. I love that one, though it is probably more in the ultra plush range.

If it eases your mind, all of the Posturepedic Pros have the same coil system. Whether it's soft or medium shouldn't have an effect on sagging in that regard, and should provide similar support overall. The soft is really just going to be a softer feeling layer of foam in the top. Do you have the medium tight top, or medium hybrid? If you have the tight top and generally like the feel and support, I would maybe consider the medium hybrid in the same line. It should be a relatively subtle difference, but could allow for your hips and shoulders to have a little more focused relief. The quilted tops all basically act like one unit, whereas the hybrid is a bit more flexible in how the layers react. Basically I think it would be the half-step where it should feel slightly softer while still being a bit more supportive in general than the soft tight top.

I hear that. The pictured Sealy looks like the tight top, with the quilting. Right now the Crestbrook is priced lower than the Sealy, but the comfort exchange is equal or greater. They might submit it as an even exchange. The Crestbrook is a solid mattress, but definitely spend some time on it in the store. It seems to have a bit more bounce than the Sealys. I think you'd be happy either way though. But also maybe check out the Dakota Ridge soft pillow top if you like soft mattresses. I love that one, though it is probably more in the ultra plush range.

Think about your mattress like your car. How much time do you spend on (in) it? It’s an investment, and expecting it to last more than 10-15 yrs isn’t hygienic! Don’t go “under the hood” to make it last longer. Sealy posturepedic pro line is a solid choice.

Any of the Sealy Mattresses in the "Pro" line will net you Sealy's really good coil system and you can choose your comfort layer feel (Soft, Medium, Firm) and top design (Hybrid, Ero, Quilt). Solid choice... Nothing else at Costco would interest me other than the S&F but have heard about some QA issues with that one.

Run down to your Mattress store and lay on some Sealy Pro or Elite series mattresses. They have one of the best coil support systems. The Elite will have more/thicker foam and some cooling tech, but if it's out of budget grab a Pro series. I recommend medium firmness, spring series, Pro or elite line, and quilt top. Half the price of previous recommendation.

The local retailers that carry helix here (not the big stores but the smaller ones) will give you the sleep trial but under their conditions. For instance one I visited yesterday will allow you to exchange the mattress for anything in the store. Also inventory to "try" is limited. He had two luxes, and one elite. I am driving 2 hours today just so I can lay on a Helix Twilight Elite, because all the other one had was a Midnight Elite. As for the big brands, they are still valid. Sealy Pro and Elite lines have their best coil support system and are good...all the comfort options as well. The Sealy Elite Firm Quilt Top is still in my top 5. I tried the Casper's and Nectars and eliminated them right away. Also eliminated Tempur right away. Eliminated Puffy as well. Eliminated Dreamcloud as well. Interestingly in the one store yesterday they had Diamond Mattress there and their Black Diamond Firm Quilt top was very nice and is now in my top 5. I was shocked as it looks and feels like a Helix Elite series for less money. As for foundations I am considering many...either platform like Xplat, Knickerbocker Platform 360, or the awesome SD Indestruct or traditional foundations like the Big fig one or the Beloit Heavy Duty (lots of slats) or the Terra. Even if I buy more mattresses down the line, I want to do a one and done on the foundation. See if you can find a Diamond Mattress retailer near you...I was really surprised.

For Costco you can pick up a Sealy Posturepedic in Medium that leans a bit firmer. Make sure it's a Pro series not a plus. Helix twilight luxe or Elite is great if you go down that road again. Most of the stuff they make is good quality and they are sources and made in the usa. www.3zbrands.com Your local Mattress stores will have lots of choices for you to try. Sealy/Stearns/Serta.

Look here: What makes a "Pro" a "Pro" - [https://www.sealy.com/sealy-posturepedic-collection/](https://www.sealy.com/sealy-posturepedic-collection/) If you have the materials and specs of a "Pro" you can be a "Pro" However, you can change how many layers or the density of the layers outside of those requirements to meet a price point. Comparison (You will notice a 1" difference in the mattress heights): [https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-15-medium-euro-top-mattress/5637547470.p?variantid=5637548310](https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-15-medium-euro-top-mattress/5637547470.p?variantid=5637548310) [https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-14-medium-mattress/5637547462.p?variantid=5637548262](https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-14-medium-mattress/5637547462.p?variantid=5637548262) [https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-highland-manor-13-medium-mattress/4000363508?langId=-1](https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-highland-manor-13-medium-mattress/4000363508?langId=-1) [https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-lincoln-heights-14-firm-or-plush-mattress/4000383457?langId=-1](https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-lincoln-heights-14-firm-or-plush-mattress/4000383457?langId=-1)

Which Sealy Model? The retail pro and elite versions do very well and don't get returned often at all due to the incredible coil system they use. I definitely do not recommend soft mattresses. Both of my contacts at different stores have a lot of returns on Serta, BR and Purple, hardly ever on Elite and Pro series Sealy. Don't sell as many King Koil but very few returns on those as well. Bear in mind things like "Costco" versions are not the same. They are manufactured using cost cutting measures to meet a price point. (Less foam, etc..)

Sorry you went through this. I think probably your biggest mistake was getting the hybrid series of Sealy Elite as they have those thick flat memory foam tops that sink in and trap you and your heat. I hate memory foam mattresses for that reason. The Sealy Elite spring series are more traditional foam over coil and don't sleep nearly as hot or sink in like that. If you do ever try another mattress purchase look for traditional foam over coil with quilt tops. Like a Sealy Elite Brenham II or literally any model that is not thick layers of memory foam on the top. You said you were in MD, I am in PA and I can't say enough about the crew at Gardners Mattress and More in Lancaster, PA. Great store, great owners that are very involved in their community, run a podcast, wrote 2 books on sleep, etc. They carry a bunch of brands with plenty of floor models. Drew was my rep and was great. Good luck and stay away from memory foam :)

I want to start with, I work for Tempur Sealy (manufacturer of the models you are looking at). You picked some great models, I’m not just saying that because I work here. These Sealy models are SO MUCH better than what we have ever produced in the past (imo).  The support (coil structure) of the posturepedic pro & the support of the posturepedic elite are the exact same. The foam/comfort is what is different (foam = comfort here) on these along with the cooling story.  Comfort to you is different than comfort to me.   The bed can have the “best amount of support” but if it doesn’t feel good to you, it simply doesn’t matter.  Find what feels good to you.  Firm does not equal support. Soft does not equal no support  The “feel” is simply what the comfort level is. I personally wish they didn’t label anything as “firm, soft, medium, etc.” because it’s a suggestion. Again, comfort to you is* different than what this to me. The “feel” has nothing to do with the support of the mattress.  It simply comes down to what to feels good to you.  I would highly recommend laying on both models in the position you fall asleep in. This will give you the most accurate experience of what it’ll be like in your home. 

They are both great models! The Albany just has more premium foam. Support/coils are the same 😊 

Honestly, the pro adapt firm is a great bed for a firm mattress.  We refer to it as the firmest model in our line. It is definitely a firm mattress, but Tempur is designed to conform to your body weight, shape & temperature. Think of it as “softer where you want it, firmer where you need it.”  I personally wouldn’t sleep on it, but that’s because I’m a side sleeper & it doesn’t give enough where I need it.