Michael writes:
Hi Pete,
My wife and I are in dire need of a new mattress set. This full-size bed we're on is very old.
The mattress itself has an increasingly large body sag which makes getting decent rest utterly impossible.
I wake up with very bad back and neck pain, stiffness all around, and I have no energy at all unless I go sleep on the couch for a couple of hours.
We walked into a large-chain mattress store yesterday and browsed their vast selection. We had pretty much settled on a mattress that we liked.
It was, of course, the Stearns & Foster Estate Luxury Plush Pillow Top. Fortunately, I informed my wife and the salesman that I would need to think it over.
After all, it's not an inexpensive purchase, and I like to do at least a little research before I buy most anything.
After doing a few quick searches, I've learned that S&F beds have very low customer satisfaction after a few months.
As you've stated several times, the chief complaint has been about the built-in pillowtop and all the memory foam.
(I hadn't realized that Tempurpedic now owns S&F.)
I do agree that buying a firmer bed, (which will last longer than a softer bed), in conjunction with a soft Latex topper would last longer than buying the a fore mentioned mattress.
I am at a loss for which to pick. This mattress/topper duo needs to comfortably support a side-sleeping, 5'10" tall man who weighs in excess of 330 lbs for many years to come.
What suggestions have you got for me?
Thanks, Michael
Hi Michael,
So, since you already know what to expect going with your first choice, let's just cut to the chase and go directly to what will work for you long term.
The Simmons Beautyrest Black Calista mattress in extra firm....to support your weight.
Add to that a 2" Soft Dunlop Latex Topper...for the comfort you're looking for.
Here are the links.
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/
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