Vispring Herald Superb im Test

The Vispring Herald Superb is a medium-firm pocket-sprung mattress that adds a layer of horsehair to British wool and cotton over 1,476 hand-nested springs in a king. It is the model we point back sleepers to when the Elite feels too simple, because the extra springs and the horsehair give finer, more breathable support at the same feel.

Herald Superb construction

Every figure in the table is from Vispring’s Herald Superb page, which describes horsehair as valued for its durability, resilience and natural spring. The Feel Index is 4 of 5, the same as the Elite, which we record as 6 out of 10.

Who the Herald Superb suits

Back sleepers and couples who want medium-firm support with a cooler surface than an all-wool mattress get the most from it. Side sleepers usually do better with a soft or medium tension. Anyone avoiding animal fibres should skip it, since horsehair is central to the build.

Herald Superb prices by size

Single-piece mattresses at Land of Beds, checked 4 October 2026, every size in stock.

A king costs £3,899, close to twice the Elite in the same size, so the real question is whether horsehair and 222 more springs are worth that difference to you. Lie on both in a shop in the tension you would order.

Natural fillings compress where you lie, and the Vispring FAQ gives about 4cm of settlement in the first year as normal for a turnable mattress. Turning the Herald Superb twice a month for the first three months, then each season, spreads that across both sides, and the horizontal handles on the border make the job easier.