I spent a month trying out all the mattress I could, reading up on mattresses online I could not in person, getting recommended mattresses from people who used them especially for my sleep type and being Obese but not liking firm, all the features including things like edge support, the foam types and the standards the cooling the thickness of foam. That said I could not try this mattress in stores I had to go based on that it was made for side and back sleepers and was a med which is usually firmer then what side sleepers like. I know I like med but really liked more plush. I got the mattress and was not disappointed I would call it a med-to-push feel. The goldilocks of sleep types. That said this being the perfect mattress even a very soft fabric only cover that transfers the cooling properties of the foam and fabric only can be washed. You can use a mattress protector sure but it's nice to be able to do both. That this legacy mint 2022 with specifically foam thicker layers over the support foam is in sales clearance just after I bought mine as of writting in early Oct 2024. Still available but the new one I'm not so sure about the description of the new specizied foams and that those are thinner. The mint later the ceramic infused cooling with cooling gel isn't even part of the design in thier description so not sure why it's even still call the mint. They are not even talking about the top breathable graphite and cooling gel layer either. The layers look more too me like the layers I remember from the top of the hybrid only instead of springs you just have the support foam of thier foam mattress designs. Idk if this is a way to make the transition mentally to the more expensive hybrid more of a natural choice? I purposely am avoiding springs not a fan no matter the design the way they break down then through the the top you can feel springs in my experience. If mine breaks down I'd rather feel a uniform material like support foam. The old one can be found at this link for now. All the features 5 out of 5 https://www.tuftandneedle.com/products/legacy-mint-2022
My husband and I started getting consistent aches and pains on our shoulders,neck, and all over our back and, we started waking up with headaches, feeling fatigued and just never felt like we had a good nights rest. We suspected because our old mattress was worn down, it was uneven and there was no support where it needed to be and even in bed my back would hurt. About 8 of my coworkers had the bed for at least 4 years and hey all had recommended and had something great to say about it. After trying it and finally sleeping on it, I kid you not we instantly felt the different after our first night. Yes we still had aches and pains but nothing compared to how we have been, no more headaches after the 3-4th night, and now after a full month, I will say no more body aches or pains, no more headaches, no more restless nights. We get a full nights rest and wow this bed is just amazing!
Coming from a T&N original mattress, the Mint is such an improvement if you're a side sleeper. It still feels nearly as firm on your back, but that slight adjustment from the additional mint layer just feels so much better when on my side. Love it!