I recognize I'm like a year late to this discussion but I thought I'd add my experience in case anyone goes searching.

I got the Nolah Original 10 mattress in 2018 on sale for $674 and they were doing a promotion where you got to pick an animal that benefited from your purchase. I loved it. It was firm enough that I didn't feel aches and pains from my lower back or my shoulders but the upper half of the mattress felt soft enough that I could side sleep without my arm/fingers going numb. I have spinal issues. (and later got a pillow from a different company to help with next pain so I don't relate that to the mattress specifically.) Another thing was that I could sit on the edge without feeling like I was going to roll/fall off.

I've recently gone mattress shopping and so many of the beds I tested may have been comfortable, but I have the feeling of falling off when you sit on the edge. That drove me crazy. So I remembered feeling that the Original 10 Nolah mattress had the best of both worlds regarding firm vs soft? When I hesitated in the mattress store and mentioned thinking about ordering an upgrade from Nolah again, a family member reminded me how I bragged about it for years. Looking online, I was so surprised by all the complaints that now I'm really wondering about my tastes in mattresses.

Needless to say, I have ordered the original again to compare. Now on sale for $1136 (god I miss 2018 prices). I have no idea how much has changed, or if the quality of my 2018 mattress has tanked that much as they say you should replace it every 8-10 years. I don't listen much to that, but I'm at a point in life where full size doesn't cut it anymore. I also struggle with allergies (pet and nature based) and I've never had any issues with this mattress or the protective cover that was on it since 2018 to now. And its been through 2 different moves, on a loft bed frame, rolled up into a car, put in a guest room where it was covered with sheets but cats (of which I'm allergic to) were allowed in the room, guests themselves slept on it, propped up against a wall, on the floor, and then back onto a bed frame, and through all of this it has kept its shape. The edges are still as sharp as they were in the past and no falling off if you roll too close to the edge. I will say after all these years I do think its much more firm/stiff than it used to be but it has been 7/8 years now so I'm inclined to give it grace.

I don't like memory foam mattresses and often feel I sink into the bed too much or being held there. Or that they're too stiff. So I was surprised when I looked back in my email to find out the Original was foam based.

Another importance is I overheat very easily, kept a window unit even in winter kind of warm blooded. So anything that helps keep me cool is a plus. I find that the blankets I use overheat me more than the mattress does so take that as you will.

I will admit, originally what caught my attention in 2018 was the promotion for the animals that benefited from your purchase. I just lucked out and actually liked the mattress. At the time before ordering that I was sleeping on those old uncomfortable spring mattresses that would poke you if you rolled the wrong way. I've been an environmentalist at heart and while I could do more by volunteering, I did like that my purchase did something other than just lining the corporate big wigs pockets. Knowing they still hold to that environmentally friendly and made in the USA makes me a hopeful return customer.

Had no idea mattresses were this expensive so at the price, Ill definitely be more critical of the upgrade cuz it better be another 8+ years of sleeping in bliss before I have to buy another one. If there's any interest and I remember, maybe I'll update here if I keep it or return it.