Foam mattresses may be all the rage these days, but innerspring mattresses are a tried-and-true classic. Known for their coil-based support system, coil mattresses tend to be firm and supportive with a lower price point, though they usually offer limited motion isolation and pressure relief. When it comes to different coil types, individually-wrapped coils are the best for absorbing motion and supporting the body in different sleeping positions—and typically speaking, the more coils a mattress has, the more supportive and durable it is.

Because coil mattresses provide a strong, resilient base, innerspring beds are best for those who prefer firmer support, such as stomach and some back sleepers. Innerspring mattresses are also a good choice for hot sleepers—thanks to their thin and breathable construction—and combination sleepers, as the bounce of the springs allows for easier repositioning.

Back in the day, innerspring mattresses used to have little to no comfort system, which is why people tend to write them off as creaky and uncomfy. However! Modern innerspring mattresses usually contain both coil support cores and comfort layers made with latex, polyfoam, or memory foam—which begs the question: What’s the difference between innerspring and hybrid mattresses?

Because both mattress types combine springs with comfort layers, many manufacturers use the terms “innerspring” and “hybrid” interchangeably. But while hybrid models rely on thicker comfort systems (and usually come with higher price tags), innerspring beds tend to have relatively thin comfort layers. Generally speaking, if the comfort layer is greater than two inches thick, the mattress is considered a hybrid mattress rather than an innerspring.

Finding the best innerspring mattress for you all depends on your sleep habits—as well as the type of ~sleep experience~ you’re looking to have. A few things to take into consideration as you shop:

Read the reviews

One of the major benefits of purchasing a mattress online is that you’ll have hundreds and hundreds of (very) honest reviews to scroll through. Since sleep habits and mattresses are so personal, you should read as many of them as possible to get a good feel of what works for people with similar preferences—especially if they share your body type! Speaking of which…

Find the right pick for your body

As a general rule of thumb, the heavier you are, the more likely you are to enjoy a mattress that’s on the firmer side (like an innerspring!). For that reason, folks who weigh over 230 pounds tend to feel more comfortable with a firmer option, while people under 130 pounds might prefer a softer model (or an innerspring that allows you to add on a pillow top). Likewise, anyone between 130 to 230 pounds should look for a medium-soft to medium-firm mattress.

Consider your sleep habits

Your go-to sleep position should also influence your mattress pick. Side sleepers do best with medium-soft to medium-firm mattresses, while back sleepers should look for a medium-firm to firm mattress. And while stomach sleepers definitely do best with a firm mattress, combination sleepers will wanna invest in a medium-firm mattress that facilitates easy movement throughout the night.