Years ago, before I bought the Deluxe Tempurpedic, I bought a Sealy latex model. I actually was very influenced by this forum at the time. I don't even remember the name of it though. Either the Newport or the Venice Beach. Anyway, I actually bought it. And, for me, personally, it was very painful and difficult for me to get used to.
So I actually bit the bullet and bought the Tempurpedic Deluxe, which, at the time, was not well received on this forum. I can see that now, things have changed. and I see lots of posts about the Tempurpedic. I met a great guy on here who actually sells Tempurpedics. I was in touch with him because I was having a very hard time with it at first. Here are two of the comments he sent me. I actually just found them:
"Data has shown that if you are not used to a bed within 4 weeks, its not going to happen. This is why I urge you to give it a fair shake. And yes, my wife and I did not like the bed for 3 weeks. I wouldn't trade it for anything now!!"
"But, once again you must and I stress this, keep the bed for at least 30 nights. I sell more Tempurpedics than anyone in our organization and I bet I get complaint calls on at least half of them after only 3 or 4 nights after delivery. I have only comfort exchanged 2 this entire year!! You have about a 90% chance of getting use to it..believe me. You may be one that doesn't like the bed, but give it a fair trial period."
Am I ever glad I listened to him. He was so nice and kept asking for updates and walked me thru all my concerns. And, at least for me, he was completely right.
Personally, I will never ever sleep on anything but a Tempurpedic mattress again. Of course, that is just me. And I am sure there are many wonderful mattresses for all kinds of people. But this is my feeling and my feeling only.
I am glad to see that Tempurpedics are now taken much more seriously on this forum. They used to be laughed at and put down and basically disregarded. I see that has finally changed, and well to the good. Yes, it is not for everybody. Of course, that is true. But I bet you , if you research it well, and really put your mind to it, and give it a big chance, I think it may surprise many of you how unbelievable this mattress is.
That being said, I think the Cloud series is very very tricky. It is the softest. And, in the store, by far the most comfortable. I mean it is pure heaven laying on it. I think the Cloud Deluxe is beyond words. However, I caution you, it is only for certain body types. If you have severe back pain, like I do, I am not saying it won't be perfect for you, it might be, but try it out a million times first. I tend to lean now towards the Allura, which seems very firm when laying on it in the store. But it feels very zenlike and substantial to me. It has a deep support level that really may pay off for me personally. And seems like it will hold up forever. I would be very careful about just buying out of impulse with these mattresses. Visit them several times I think.
The Rhapsody is right up there with the Allura. The Deluxe is still great as far as I am concerned. I do not need a new mattress again. I am just tempted to upgrade because they definitely have come a long way in six years. But I guess that is always going to happen.
I just feel that Tempurpedic is in a class by itself. A real love/hate response from the public. I do think some of that is having to give up the psychological component of what a real bed is and what it is like to get "into bed." And then the heat issue thing. And then the soft vs hard etc. I am not saying it is easy to buy one. But, for me, it is not easy to buy any bed. I am one person, that absolutely cannot stand latex. That's just me. I tried it and did not like it. But for some of you, I am sure it is perfect and the only way to go.
We all know there is no such thing as the perfect mattress for everybody. I am just cautioning you, when you read these reviews, read them and take them in....yes...but don't make them gospel. Why do I say that? Because that is what I did with the latex Sealy. And it was a huge mistake for me. Instead, listen to yourself. Listen to your own body. Listen to your intuition and your instinct. No matter what you read on here. If you feel deeply that a certain mattress speaks to you and then someone on here does not like it, pay attention to that, but still trust yourself. And whatever you buy, give it as big a chance as you can to get used to it. That is what I learned. Listen to that mattress guy. Absolutely no less than four weeks. For some of us, it seems our bodies really have to be retrained and readjusted. Mine is one of those bodies. Some of you will adapt much much more quickly.
I am just glad I met that Tempurpedic salesman online in this forum. He said he took so much heat on the forum that he left. But he said, that if he really helped just one person he would be glad he put in the effort. I was that person, and I am so grateful to him, I can never express it. Jeff, if you are reading this.....please know what a gift you gave me. It has been a miracle in my life. I never ever wake up with back pain again in the six years I got used to my Deluxe. I guess that is why I am looking at the Allura. But I am afraid to monkey with the Deluxe since it has been such a winner for me. And has years and years to go yet.
That Allura allures me....it calls out to me......we'll see. Good luck everyone on whatever bed you have fallen in love with. I know this is one of the toughest decisions ever. It took me two years to finally decide. I wish you all well in your decisions. I only hope that your mattress is what you have hoped for. Thanks.