I spent several months researching my new mattress purchase, on the usual websites. I learned far more than I ever could've imagined about materials, construction methods, base and comfort layering, and durability. I wanted to make a big ticket purchase that was actually worth the cost in the long run. Knowing that the big box mattress stores tend to sell innerspring and memory foam mattresses at huge retail markups, even with limited time only sales, I wanted to get something custom made and factory direct to maximize quality and value. Plus my research revealed that most of the big name manufacturers have low long term customer satisfaction ratings and poor durability, which I wanted to avoid at all costs. I hated the idea of spending $1500-$2000 on a mattress that would be less than ideal within a few years.
Enter Brooklyn Bedding. After reading glowing reviews and endorsements on Mattress Underground, I felt like this was my best bet. I ordered a 14" Aloe Alexis in level 1-ultra firm. I'm a fairly well built, tall guy and a stomach sleeper who hates the "sinking in" feeling, so I needed something firm and supportive. Mario was extremely helpful selecting the comfort layer rating, and I'm very happy with the purchase. All told, it took less than 6 minutes on the phone to talk through my needs, set up the order and pay. I don't believe it could get any easier to order a high quality, custom made, factory direct mattress under any circumstances.
The actual mattress is phenomenal. Comfortable, supportive in all the right ways, made of materials that look and feel like high quality, plus all the health benefits (mold and allergen resistance etc). It sleeps cool, which I love, and I wake up every morning feeling dramatically more refreshed than I did on the old innerspring I replaced. I'm confident based on the quality of materials and construction that this mattress will last a long time, making it an unbelievable value. I would gladly refer anyone who is mattress shopping to Brooklyn Bedding.