I am going to give this an honest review having read every review on this pillow before purchasing. I think it is important to understand that everyone is different when it comes to what they are looking for in a pillow. I also think it is important to understand that many people are simply uneducated as to what type of pillow they need so they buy a pillow not suited to their sleeping style and then give it a bad review. Most of the bad reviews on this pillow can be chalked up to the things mentioned above.
I am a back and side sleeper so I put alot of research into pillows that fit that bill. I am 5 ft. 11 inches and weigh 175 pounds. I do not like pillows that are just cushy soft. I wanted a pillow that was supportive but also somewhat soft as nobody wants to lay on a brick. Basically I wanted a pillow that was a good mix of comfortable but supportive. This pillow is incredible in every way!
I measured it at about 32 1/2 inches long by 15 1/2 inches. It is about 5 inches in height. The height is important for a side sleeper as it takes up the space between the end of your shoulder and your head in order to keep your spine aligned. This pillow is not a super dense foam so it is soft but still has rebound and support. The denser the foam, the harder the feel. My head sinks just enough to align to my spine with a beautiful soft and cool feel. The cover is of beautiful quality with great stitching and a zipper that you don't even know is there. It can be removed and washed.
I want to touch on some things that I read over and over again in negative review's. The smell was one of those. I noticed a very slight smell which is actually called "off gassing." The smell was hardly noticeable to me and dissipated within a few day's. All memory foam does this so if you can not handle it, memory foam of any type is not for you. It does go away. This is true for Tempurpedic as well. The next was that this was not real memory foam. This is a laugher. This is memory foam without a doubt. I will not even expand on that because those people are flat out uneducated about what memory foam is. The next was that this was not for side sleeper's. This is every bit for side sleeper's. Everyone has a different build. Some people have broad shoulder's while other's do not. You can actually measure what is the perfect height for you before picking a pillow. I did this and this is perfect for me. Some may need a 4 inch loft, some may need a 5 inch loft, some may need a 6 inch loft etc.. Most people fall in the 4-5 inch catagory. This is 5 and probably has about a half inch of give when I lay on it. The next was that this does not keep you cool. This is a completely subjective statement. I tend to get hot and this pillow does have a cool feel to me. Memory foam in general does retain heat more and I have had other memory foam pillows that are hot. This one was not hot compared to other's I have owned and has kept me cooler than any other pillow I have owned. Another thing was that some thought it was hard. This is once again subjective. I found this pillow to be a perfect mix between soft and supportive. Some people love soft and only soft. In order for a pillow to have some support it can not just be soft, but, once again a subjective statement. This pillow is not for everyone on that front. Also, while this pillow did have a soft feel out of the box, memory foam also has a break in period like most other pillow's. If it is not as soft as expected when first purchased, give it some time and it may come out to your liking.
Lastly, I want to touch on the more highly rated, and also more expensive Iso Cool pillow. I have never owned one, however, they are almost identical in construction. The reason I bought this particular pillow is because the gusseted Iso Cool only comes in a standard size and that was just not going to cut it for me. I am more than happy that I found this pillow as I imagine it is everything that pillow is, just in a bigger size, and for less money. At the end of the day this pillow is perfect for me so I can not see the Iso Cool being any better. Hopefully this helps someone out there in their search for a new pillow. Hopefully it also helps some people out there who this pillow may not be suited for. It is not for everyone.
Similar item to consider
Amazon's Choice
$25.99 ($13.00/Count)
Climate Pledge Friendly Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 requires textiles-based products to be tested against a list of 1,000+ chemicals, to limit those which may be harmful to human health. Certification focus: #ProductSafety and #ChemicalsUsed.
Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 requires textiles-based products to be tested against a list of 1,000+ chemicals, to limit those which may be harmful to human health. Certification focus: #ProductSafety and #ChemicalsUsed.
Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 requires textiles-based products to be tested against a list of 1,000+ chemicals, to limit those which may be harmful to human health. Certification focus: #ProductSafety and #ChemicalsUsed.
Compare with similar items
This Item  Roost Sleep Classic Brands Cool Sleep Ventilated Gel Memory Foam Gusseted Pillow with Performance Cool Pass Cover, King |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | -35% $32.39 List: $49.99 | $51.99 | $19.99 | $44.90 | $49.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 1 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 1 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 1 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 2 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 1 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Comfort | ||||||
| Support | ||||||
| Sleep quality | ||||||
| Value for money | ||||||
| Quality of material | ||||||
| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | YIMAO HOUSEHOLD TECHNOLOGY | HCAZ | Homelab-Sleep | Newentor Direct |
| size | King (Pack of 1) | Standard | King Size (2 Pack) | Standard | King(Pack of 1) | Adjustable Height 24*14.9*(3.5+0.7+1.1) inches |
| number of pieces | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| fabric | — | 100% Memory Foam | Pillow: Polyurethane and Cooling Gel, Cover: 35% Polythene and 65% Polyester | 65% Polyester, 35% Lyocell | 80% Visco Polyurethane Foam & 20% Polyester | Cover: Modal Fiber, Inner Pillowcase: Polyester |
| shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| fill material | Memory Foam | Memory Foam | Gel Memory Foam | Gel Memory Foam | Polyester | Memory Foam |
| care instructions | See Manufacturer's Care Instructions Tag for Care Instructions | Machine Wash | The memory foam can not be washed nor exposed to direct sunlight | Machine Wash | Machine Wash | Machine Wash |
Reviews with images
This is a great pillow for back and side sleepers who experience neck and shoulder pain.
Update: It will be an adjustment to go from a softer, more standard pillow to this one. With 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest, I put this pillow at a 7.5 to an 8. It takes me a little longer to fall asleep because I’m still getting used to it (it’s been 4 days) but then I sleep like a baby and I wake up with no neck pain. I highly recommend it!WOW! Too many restless nights, tossing and turning, lead me on a mission to create the most comfortable sleep environment possible. Memory foam mattress topper, microfiber sheets that feel like those super soft throw blankets - and this pillow is the piece de resistance! I’ve had on again, off again neck and shoulder pain my whole life and the pillow I sleep on can be a huge contributor. The closest I’ve come to almost alright is one of those shredded foam pillows (I had to try several brands), and I recently had to modify it in order to properly support my neck and head. Too much work. This pillow is 4 1/2” loft, as advertised. It is firm enough to thoroughly support my neck and head, whether I’m sleeping on my side or my back. But not so firm that it feels like a brick (my pillow saga has included a couple of those). It’s 7:30 PM and I’m so looking forward to going to bed that I might call it an early night lol.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Top reviews from other countries
Nancy A
Better than expected
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2021Size: Queen (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Cliente de Amazon
Me encanta
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2020Size: Queen (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Karen P.
Best pillow ever
Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2019Size: King (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Abed
Una almohada muy suave y comoda.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 26, 2018Size: King (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
