Shifman Mattress Reviews (2026)

The original test set has retired, but Shifman has not left Macy’s. The current Macy’s Collection includes Wondrous, Flourish, In Bloom, Lucent, Idyllic, and Captivating. All six use innerspring support and two-sided construction, but their heights, feel labels, coil layouts, and comfort materials differ. None is documented as a direct replacement for one of the four mattresses we reviewed.

The lasting lesson is that the exact model matters more than the name on the showroom card. Firmness labels did not fully predict pressure relief, partner disturbance, or perimeter stability. Those results belonged to the four retired mattresses and should not be carried over to the current lineup.

For a mattress available now, spend at least several minutes in your usual sleep position. Check whether your shoulders and hips settle evenly, sit near the edge, and change positions several times. If you share the bed, have your partner move while you lie still. That short routine reveals more than a comfort label alone.

Use this checklist for any current model. It replaces the retired lineup’s specifications, which do not describe mattresses now sold under different names.

Each bed went through the same hands-on mattress testing process: full nights in mixed positions, repeated edge checks, and longer periods of stillness to watch for pressure buildup. We assessed support and alignment by tracking how the shoulders, waist, and hips settled over time. We also watched for overnight heat buildup, repeated partner-movement drills, and noted how easily testers could turn and get out of bed.

That routine produced valid results for the mattresses in front of us, not for every mattress made by Shifman. A change in height, coil design, or comfort layers can alter every scored category, so each current model needs its own evaluation.

The missing model-by-model reviews and photos are intentional. Madeleine, Helena, Sophia, and Anastasia are no longer available in Queen, and none appears in the current Macy’s Collection. Reprinting their scores would turn a historical test record into misleading buying advice.

When trying a current model, stay on it until the first impression fades. Lie on your back, side, and stomach if those positions are part of your normal night. Notice whether pressure grows at the shoulders or hips, whether your midsection drops, and whether turning takes extra effort. Then test the edge and repeat the movement check with a partner. Those observations are more useful than trying to match a new model to a retired name.

Our scoring system uses a 5-point scale, but a score applies only to the exact mattress tested. The retired results have therefore been removed. Use the categories below to judge a current mattress on its own merits.

Use the current feel labels to narrow the first round, not to make the final decision. Wondrous and Lucent are the firmer options; Idyllic is cushion firm; Flourish and Captivating are plush; and In Bloom is ultra-plush. Those labels describe the lineup, but they do not predict pressure relief or alignment for your body.

Start with your usual sleep position, body weight, and tolerance for firmness. Back and stomach sleepers generally need enough resistance to keep the midsection from dropping, while side sleepers need room for the shoulders and hips. Combination sleepers should also make sure the surface does not slow down position changes.

Next, compare construction. Confirm whether both sides are intended for regular sleep, which comfort materials sit above the coils, and whether the listed coil count applies to the size you want. Do not assume that a Queen specification also describes a Twin XL, King, or California King.

Finally, get the retailer terms in writing. Confirm the required foundation, whether an adjustable base is approved, what the warranty excludes, and how returns work after delivery. Test the exact size and model whenever possible.

This page is no longer a current product ranking. Its original test data covered four mattresses that are now closeout and unavailable, and the six current Macy’s models use different names and specifications. We have not tested those replacements, so assigning them the retired scores—or recommending one for a specific sleeper—would be unreliable.

Availability and purchase terms can also differ by size, location, and item condition. A remaining floor model or isolated clearance size does not make the retired lineup current. Confirm stock, condition, delivery charges, return eligibility, and warranty coverage before paying for leftover inventory.

Compare mattresses you can actually buy, not brand reputations or old collection names. Construction, surface feel, movement control, and purchase policies matter more than a loose claim that two products occupy the same price tier.

A traditional innerspring mattress is the closest category match to Shifman’s current lineup. Expect quicker response and easier movement than on a foam-heavy bed, but test partner disturbance because spring systems vary widely.

A foam-forward mattress usually contours more deeply and may absorb more movement. The tradeoff is a slower surface and, in some models, more heat around the body.

A pillow top adds cushioning near the surface without necessarily creating the slow, deep contour associated with memory foam. Check how much support remains under the softer top rather than judging it by thickness alone.

If you specifically want a two-sided mattress, confirm that both faces are built for regular sleep and ask for the recommended flipping and rotation schedule. That feature narrows the field, but it does not guarantee the right firmness or pressure relief.

• Photograph the law tag and retailer label so you have the exact model, size, and manufacturing details.

• If the mattress is two-sided, ask how often to flip it and whether it should also be rotated.

• Use the approved foundation. Weak or incompatible support can change the feel and jeopardize warranty coverage.

• If you plan to use an adjustable base, get model-specific compatibility in writing.

• Ask whether a clearance mattress is new stock, a return, or a floor sample, and confirm which return and warranty rules apply.

• Compare total prices, including any foundation, delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal charges.

No. The scores applied to Madeleine, Helena, Sophia, and Anastasia in Queen, all of which are now closeout and unavailable. They do not describe a current mattress with a different name or construction.

No direct one-to-one replacements are documented. The current Macy’s Collection—Wondrous, Flourish, In Bloom, Lucent, Idyllic, and Captivating—uses different specifications, so each should be treated as a separate product.

Only if its condition, comfort, return terms, delivery cost, and warranty coverage all work for you. Shifman’s general warranty excludes clearance, floor, demo, and as-is purchases, so a steep markdown can come with meaningful risk.

Lie in your normal positions, remain still long enough to notice pressure, turn several times, and test the edge. Couples should also check how much movement reaches the other side of the bed.