I wish I could send a picture to show how bad blue cheap material looks just after a few months of regular use. It looks awful! My old twenty years old mattress looked better when I decided to replace it! It looks bad like an old cheap pullover and they call it “ lux” ? Don ‘t be fooled by how pretty it looks in the store. Buy a different brand with real quality material that lasts for years.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My hubby and I both have bad backs. We tried 2 different bed models from a different manufacture and for us, they were so uncomfortable from the first night, and only got worse each night. There was no way we could keep either of these beds and returned them. We decided to move to different bed maker. After reading the reviews for S& F, it sounded too good to be true. We went ahead and ordered Sterns and foster, Lux estate soft pillow top, and we have had unbelievable sleep, since the first night. No "breaking in required." Ordered directly from Stearns and foster online. No hassle, delivery, and received it in less than 2.5 weeks. Great quality and even signed by bed maker. To me, that shows they really care. The only problem now is that it is so comfortable, we don't want to get up. Good problem to have!! We are so happy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the second time I buy a S&F mattress in which I had a perfect experience with the first one but the one we bought a few weeks ago was not an exited experience like the first one. Maybe was that we ordered a Firm one and that was not the best decision, it is way too firm and maybe my body don't appreciate the hardness of it. These mattresses have a very good quality but the thing is to make sure to order the right one .

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After just over thirty days my lower back pain is gradually going away. My wife no longer has hip and shoulder pain. At first we opted for a hybrid bed in a box from a reputable firm but after six months had to switch back to Stearns and Foster. So far so good!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hard as a rock don't order firm if you are thin body shape, all your limbs arms legs will go numb Also materials are unbreathable guess all the models use similar materials Doesn't worth its price tag.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Low back pain and discomfort has subsided almost immediately after sleeping on our new mattress.Shifting into any position is both painless and comfortable.It's a pleasure being able to sleep on my side again.Buying a good firm quality mattress is a lifestyle and health choice and well worth the investment.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The delivery was fast and easy. The mattress was better than expected, especially in terms of the outer materials. We had tried to use a Saatva firm memory foam bed previously, but it started to get too soft after only a few months. The springs in this bed make it feel much sturdier. Time will tell, but I am guessing it will last much longer. Going back to a spring mattress, I was most worried about motion transfer, but it hasn't been too bad.

From the perspective of someone with chronic lumbar back issues After years of wrestling with lower‑back pain and waking up feeling like I’d slept on a crooked park bench, I finally decided to invest in the Stearns & Foster Estate Firm mattress. I went into it cautiously—firm mattresses can be hit or miss when you have lumbar problems—but after several weeks of sleeping on it, I’m genuinely impressed. Comfort & Support The standout feature is the lumbar support. The mattress has a firm, stable surface that doesn’t sag or let your hips sink too deeply, which is crucial for keeping the spine aligned. I noticed within the first few nights that I wasn’t waking up with that familiar tightness in my lower back. The support feels intentional rather than just “hard,” which is a big difference. Pressure Relief Even though it’s firm, it isn’t rigid. The top layers have enough cushioning to relieve pressure around the hips and shoulders without compromising the support underneath. For someone who alternates between back and side sleeping, this balance matters more than I realized. Build Quality Stearns & Foster is known for craftsmanship, and it shows. The mattress feels substantial and well‑constructed, with no edge collapse when sitting or lying near the sides. It has that luxury‑hotel sturdiness that makes you feel like it’s going to last. Temperature I tend to sleep warm, and this mattress has stayed comfortably neutral. No overheating, no waking up sweaty—just a consistent, cool sleep surface. Overall Experience For the first time in a long time, I’m waking up without that dull lumbar ache. The Estate Firm strikes a sweet spot: supportive enough to keep my spine aligned, but cushioned enough to feel comfortable rather than punishing. If you have lower‑back issues and prefer a firm, stable sleep surface, this mattress is absolutely worth considering.

This was my first real grown-up bed purchase and after ~40 days I'm very happy with it. I was a little nervous as it was incredibly firm when it arrived. However, after breaking it in for a few weeks it's much better. Regardless, even when it was firmer then I anticipated I still slept so much better then my old bed. I sleep much deeper with this mattress and feel more rested which has made need to sleep fewer hours. This is an expensive mattress but so far it's worth it. My only complaint is that one of the handles tore the first day I got it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The weight of the mattress really shows how quality the materials are. I wish it was a little softer, but I'm betting it will soften over time (I prefer to sleep in a fluffy cloud). Great product, with mattresses, you get what you pay for.