Rear bumper opinions

[texjake]

I need to change out my rear bumper but not sure which one to go with or which one will fit it. The one that's on there now came from a late model & does not fit properly, I can see where they took a torch & cut the ends to make it fit & some of the brackets are not even bolted to the frame. I like the original ones that look like the chrome front bumper but they are not safe at times to be stepping on, especially if it's wet outside. I like the step bumpers ones that came on the 73-76 models & I recently saw a truck on the interweb somewhere that had one from a 80-86 chrome model. It looked great but I had one of those on my 82' Chevy and the slightest bump into something and it was distorted beyond repair. So I am guessing it all depends on form, function or esthetics is the way to go? Any good suggestions & pics for ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.