First off we love this Mattress! When receiving this mattress it has a very STRONG ODOR when you first open package. It takes almost 3 days to gas off, so if you have issues with smells like me and even if you don’t open it in another room or garage for a few days before using. The company should air it out before packaging. As for the mattress itself, this one is very comfortable and soft, but no too soft. I haven’t had hip pain nor has my husband since we have been sleeping on it. Quality is excellent it is well made. We bought it to fit in our brass bed frame and it fits beautifully. We did buy a new box frame to place it on as suggested.