SOPP555: Use stocking feet or bare feet while playing organ pedals?

This question was sent by Kirk, and he writes: “I know church organists push using organ shoes but I have been using just socks on the pedalboard I find it is easier to find the notes when practicing. What do you think about those organists that either use stocking feet or bare feet while playing? I find some of them around here, they are very good organists, some of them told me they just got sick of the shoes.”