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Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'Simba's reflexology-inspired slippers feel like a foot massage'
Shopping writer Lauren Codling tried Simba Sleep's Rok Slippers - and they're her new WFH essential Home comforts are all about creating little moments of ease, and few things bring instant relaxation quite like a cosy pair of slippers. This is especially true on work-from-home days, when you want to feel snug but still supported. I'll admit, I'm usually a bed socks loyalist, but recently I've been looking for a pair of proper slippers - something that feels a bit more structured, but still ticks the comfort box. So when Simba - yes, the brand behind the award-winning Hybrid Mattress - announced it was launching slippers late last year, my interest was piqued. The Rok Slippers (£89) are its first-ever pair, and comfort is naturally front and centre. But Simba's gone one step further: the slippers feature nine gel-filled pressure points designed to gently massage the feet, mimicking a reflexology experience. I was genuinely excited when a pair landed on my desk to try. Reflexology? Slippers? Cosy meets clever? Count me in. My honest review of Simba Rok Slippers I've been consistently wearing these slippers for weeks, and so far, so good. Straight out of the box, I was surprised by how stylish they were - I'd genuinely consider wearing these moccasin-style shoes out and about while running errands. When I first put them on, the gel pressure points were noticeable - not hugely, but I could tell they're made with support in mind. I can especially tell the difference whenever I come back from my post-lunchtime walk - I often come back with slightly achy feet, but slipping into the Rok Slippers afterward feels like a reward. They immediately ease the tension in my feet and it doesn't hurt to walk around the flat in them. The gel pressure points come into their own here, gently supporting and soothing the area that feels most tired, like the arch and instep. Another thing I've appreciated is that they don't slip off my feet - even when I'm going up and down stairs or moving quickly around my flat. They have a non-slip rubber outsole, which has come in handy on our tiled kitchen floor (no skidding while rushing for coffee) and when I've had to dash downstairs for a delivery. My only real gripe is that they aren't overly warm. As it's currently sunny outside, this isn't a problem right now, but I suspect I'll be wearing socks with them once the temperature takes a dip again. If you prefer warmth over support and comfort, The White Company's faux fur booties are a much better alternative - and they're reduced to £15.60 from £26 - as are these faux fur-lined slippers from Next for £21. After two weeks of wear - working at my desk, popping to put the bins out, even standing at the stove while cooking - the Simba slippers have held up impressively well. The structure hasn't flattened or lost shape, and they feel durable and of good quality. Although I can't say they keep my feet as warm as my beloved bed socks, they genuinely ease that tired, achy foot feeling that's typical by the end of the day. It's pure instinct to put them on as soon as I hop out of bed or walk through the front door. Of course, they're pricier than your average slippers but for what you get (clever tech, comfort that lasts, and a brand with serious sleep credentials), they feel like a wise investment. And as I've not reached for my bed socks since they arrived, I'd say that says a lot.
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Shoppers rush to gets hundreds off mattresses in bank holiday Simba Sleep sale
Many shoppers have reported that their sleep has 'dramatically improved' after purchasing a Simba mattress. As we move into the summer months, a whole new range of sales from popular retailers are starting up. However, many of these are only week-long events so shoppers need to be quick to snap up their much needed products for bargain prices. One incredible sale taking place this week is from Simba Sleep, who are renowned for their award winning mattresses. With many shoppers claiming that these mattresses have greatly improved their sleep, new customers only have until the end of the bank holiday weekend to chop hundreds of pounds off a new mattress. Simba has cut prices across their wide range of mattresses, meaning shoppers won't need to spend a fortune for a better night's sleep. With a 4.3 star rating on TrustPilot, the retailer has cut the prices off some of their budget products, as well as some of their more expensive items. One product in the Simba sale is the Hybrid Mattress, which usually retails for £649. However, shoppers can save over £120 as the retailer has slashed their most popular mattress down to £525.69. This mattress, which has been sold worldwide over half a million times, is said to align with your body to help relieve pressure and it comes with a zip cover that is easily washed, reports the Mirror. Featuring 1,900 springs, the product was designed to support different zones of the user's body. Along with a 25cm depth and "five layers of comfort", Simba states the mattress also allows "airflow, cushioning and heat dissipation", which is a perfect feature to have during the warm summer months when many people may have trouble sleeping due to the heat. For shoppers who are looking for a more luxurious mattress, Simba has also reduced the price of the Hybrid Luxe Mattress. Normally £1,199, shoppers can now buy it for £995.17 or £24.05 per month. Boasting 5,700 springs, this mattress features a depth of 31cm and nine layers within the mattress. Including a wool and bamboo layer, Simba has said the high-end product has "contouring designed to limit motion transfer", meaning users won't be tossed around at night when their partner moves in the bed. Outside of the Simba Sleep sale, Amazon has slashed the price of the Vesgantti 4FT6 Double Mattress from £264.99 down to £179.99. With a 4.5 star rating, shoppers can further reduce the price of this mattress by adding a £15 voucher - dropping the price tag down to £164.99. Instead of a sale, Emma Sleep is currently offering a range of freebies when you buy one of their popular mattresses. For example, the Hybrid Airgrid Mattress retails for £679, but shoppers will also be able to snap up free pillows, duvet and mattress protector that are usually worth £341 altogether. Despite these fantastic offers, many shoppers are rushing to buy one of the Simba Sleep mattresses while the sale is available. Many shoppers have left reviews on the Luxe Mattress, which boasts a 4.8 star rating from over 12,500 customers. One happy shopper said: "So happy with my purchase, mattress surpassed my expectations providing a great sleep." With another adding: "I was sceptical at first about spending money on a new mattress as I thought what benefit would it bring! Then I stumbled across the Simba mattress online, and something about the way it was presented and the words used made me take the plunge. "I have to say what a game changer this Hybrid mattress is. Comfortable, sturdy and right from the get-go, my sleep has dramatically improved." However, not every shopper left a positive review about the mattress, as one person wrote: "The mattress is already sagging from 3 to 4 days after sleeping on it" Another shopper shared having a negative experience with the mattress, adding: "I'm a side sleeper and I thought spending more money on a mattress would be better for my back. But the Simba mattress gives me back pain and I'm not getting a full night sleep." However, other five-star reviewers reported the opposite. One customer praised: "Simba mattress is firm which has helped ease back pain I was getting from my old mattress. It has also allowed me to gain a better quality nights sleep allowing me to feel refreshed when I wake up." A further shopper agreed, writing: "My back has never been so good . I wake up now feeling like I've had a great night sleep for the first time in years!" For shoppers who want to snap up a new mattress in the Simba Sleep sale, click HERE. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Simba Sleep axes hundreds of pounds off biggest mattresses in bank holiday sale
Some Simba mattresses have been cut in price by more than £120. As summer rolls around, more and more big sales are kicking off online and around the UK. And this week, Simba has confirmed an incredible bank holiday weekend sale that - as its name suggests - will not be around forever. The mattress company, which has an incredible 4.3-star rating on TrustPilot, has cut the prices of mattresses all over its website. This includes some budget products, as well as its most expensive ones. Giving shoppers a choice, no matter their budget. The Hybrid Mattress is one found in the sale, cut from an original £649 down to £525.69 with a saving of more than £120. This body-aligning mattress is designed to help relieve pressure and comes with a zip cover, that can be easily washed. It is also Simba Sleep's most popular mattress, having sold more than half a million products worldwide. And it's easy to see why. There are some cheaper alternatives in other retail sales too. Argos' Silent Night mattress is currently priced at £270. And Emma is handing out free pillows in its rival sleep sale. Back to Simba, and its on-sale Hybird Mattress has 1,900 springs, which helps to support zones of the body. A 25cm depth, and 'five layers of comfort'. As Simba describes it as allowing 'airflow, cushioning and heat dissipation', a feature that could also come in handy during warmer summer weather. If you're looking for a more luxurious mattress, though, Simba has you covered there, as well. The Hybrid Luxe Mattress has also been temporarily cut in price. This high-end mattress has a staggering 5,700 springs, a 31cm depth and nine layers of mattress, including a wool and bamboo layer. The company adds that it has 'contouring designed to limit motion transfer' too. The Hybrid Luxe Mattress is a little more pricey at £995.17, but is still majorly discounted from £1,199. Reviews of this mattress have been fantastic, as one shopper wrote: "So happy with my purchase, mattress surpassed my expectations providing a great sleep." Another shopper agreed. They said: "I was sceptical at first about spending money on a new mattress as I thought what benefit would it bring! Then I stumbled across the Simba mattress online, and something about the way it was presented and the words used made me take the plunge. "I have to say what a game changer this Hybrid mattress is. Comfortable, sturdy and right from the get-go, my sleep has dramatically improved." Not all reviews about Simba have been positive, though. "The mattress is already sagging from 3 to 4 days after sleeping on it", said one shopper. Another shopper didn't like the mattress for their back, and said "I'm a side sleeper and I thought spending more money on a mattress would be better for my back. But the Simba mattress gives me back pain and I'm not getting a full night sleep." Buying a mattress can be unique to each person, as Over at rival Emma, the mattress company, which has over 50,000 reviews on TrustPilot, has cut prices. This includes the Hybrid Thermosync Mattress, which could come with some free extras, including pillows and protectors, at just £519. Their £218 Hybrid Original Mattress is also included in the offer, with a £80 free pillow on the docket.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mattress brand Simba beds down with new Canadian owner
A mattress-maker which raised tens of millions of pounds before being bailed out during the slump in technology company valuations is being sold to a Canadian peer. Sky News has learnt that Simba Sleep, which is chaired by Asda boss Allan Leighton, has struck a deal to be taken over by a trade buyer, thought to be the privately owned group Sleep Country. An agreement about the transaction is understood to have been reached in recent weeks. Money latest: Uber making big changes to how you pay Previously a listed company, Sleep Country is now owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings, and trades from hundreds of stores across Canada. ADVERTISEMENT One source said Simba's new owner would seek to grow its brand outside the UK. The deal - the value of which was unclear on Wednesday - comes after Simba raised huge sums of money to fund its international expansion, before being forced to slash its valuation. At one point, the company was promoted by the then Real Madrid footballer Gareth Bale, and had outlined ambitious growth plans for its patented 'sleep technology'. In 2020, it raised $24m (£18m) in a deal with Cartesian Capital, a private investor. Read more from Sky News: China moves to ease tariff pain ahead of US trade war talks Plans to expand massive offshore windfarm under threat The deal with its new Canadian owner is said to comprise an up-front initial payment, with further payments to be made in the coming years depending upon the performance of the business. ADVERTISEMENT Last summer, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it had secured changes to Simba's online sales practices amid concerns that the company "may have misled customers about price reductions and put unfair pressure on them to make quick purchases". Simba Sleep declined to comment on the deal.
Sky News
07-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Mattress brand Simba beds down with new Canadian owner
A mattress-maker which raised tens of millions of pounds before being bailed out during the slump in technology company valuations is being sold to a Canadian peer. Sky News has learnt that Simba Sleep, which is chaired by Asda boss Allan Leighton, has struck a deal to be taken over by a trade buyer, thought to be the privately owned group Sleep Country. An agreement about the transaction is understood to have been reached in recent weeks. Previously a listed company, Sleep Country is now owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings, and trades from hundreds of stores across Canada. One source said Simba's new owner would seek to grow its brand outside the UK. The deal - the value of which was unclear on Wednesday - comes after Simba raised huge sums of money to fund its international expansion, before being forced to slash its valuation. At one point the company was promoted by the then Real Madrid footballer Gareth Bale, and had outlined ambitious growth plans for its patented 'sleep technology'. In 2020, it raised $24m in a deal with Cartesian Capital, a private investor. The deal with its new Canadian owner is said to comprise an up-front initial payment, with further payments to be made in the coming years depending upon the performance of the business. Last summer, the Competition and Markets Authority announced that it had secured changes to Simba's online sales practices amid concerns that the company "may have misled customers about price reductions and put unfair pressure on them to make quick purchases".
