I read many different reviews and searched website after website, until I finally decided on the Sleep Innovations gel-memory foam mattress topper. The mixture of gel and memory foam make this mattress topper unbelievably comfortable. I was a little leery at first because I am a pretty large man and it is only 2 1/2 inches thick, but after laying down in it I soon realized my worries dissipated quickly. My wife absolutely loves this mattress topper because it has completely transformed our old mattress and we both have shoulder, back and neck pains. So far it has taken such a great deal of pressure off of our joints, that I'm thinking about buying one for my father as well. I definitely recommend this mattress topper. I think it's the best mattress topper on the market, but make sure you do your research as well.

I dreaded the foam topper and did everything I could to avoid it. Unfortunately, my wife's hip pain was getting worse and we didn't have a choice. We gave this gel foam a try as an alternative and to my surprise, I actually liked it (even though I like hard beds). In fact, I don't think I've ever slept better and my wife's hip pain is completely gone. She absolutely loves it which is a good thing. When you consider the cost of a new mattress, you can't go wrong with this topper.

Regarding smell, it took about two weeks for the smell to completely dissipate. However, the smell never really bothered either one of us during that two week period (small price to pay for the comfort).

As for the heat retention that a few others have mentioned, I'm about 6' 220lbs and don't like being hot when I sleep. After having the topper for about 6 weeks, I have not noticed any issues regarding heat retention.

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I was doubtful at first that this product, tho costly, would actually work. To my surprise, it not only works, but works wonderfully! Our king size mattress (pillow top) set is only two years old but has sinking spots where we lay. This product has eliminated the dips, plus increased the comfort ofthe bed. My wife suffers from back pain every day, but the mattress topper has totally eliminated that problem. I do find it harder to "roll over" (age 63)in bed (because you tend to form fit to the topper), but I sleep much better and feel more rested then before. Did I think the product expensive: yes. Would I buy one again: DEFINITELY!! Is it worth the expense: It's priceless for us. It does add 3 inches to the bed height, so you may have a problem "climbing" into bed. but a little old fashion "foot stool" takes care of that. Well worth the cost after the first few days of adjusting to it. Other have complained of the initial smell....we had none! We just opened the box, unrolled it onto... Read more