I bought a generic memory foam mattress about 10 years ago and it's fine. I like it because it doesn't need turning and seems to be a hygienic material. Also, and I suppose this is the best recommendation, I don't give it a thought.
I gather this is the sort of thing that should be tried before bought. I don't think I'm that fussy though - for some reason I can sleep fine on a hard floor, and had a cheap futon for about 20 years.
That would be interesting to see.
A shop which would do an exchange if the mattress doesn't feel right seems to be ideal but in practice I think few shops will do this.
The John Lewis mattresses I looked at last year seemed rather overpriced. I think their mattresses are regularly put into the Xmas sale.
Now, this is from 2012: Ikea gives a 25-year warranty (then suggests that changing a mattress every 10 years is A Good Thing!) and also offered a period of trial at home (2 months IIRC). During that time there was one swap possible so long as the mattress was unmarked (read stained). I got a 'water'proof cover, just in case but kept the mattress anyway.
Saves having to sleep rough, then.
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