I probably enjoy the new, reworked messages view (with the apps tucked away under a single '+' icon) the most.

There are some bugs (like the screen freaking out for a second when clicking a messaging notification) but nothing too bad. Hopeful that the 2nd beta they just released today will fix some of those issues.

I used to be the same way with those shoes when I was younger... Nowadays, I just bought a new pair of (classic black) crocs after 8+ years of use - same color, same everything, except one size larger.