Summer - barefoot; Winter - socks
I too control the foot pedal better barefoot.
I'm like the Mennonite children that used to live here- around the farm-walk barefoot everywhere except the woods and even do chores barefoot. Yes, that includes going in the chicken coop and collecting eggs and feeding Pete the goat. Amazingly I have only stepped in poo twice.
My feet are wider, but don't wear high heels anymore so it's ok. I take good care of my feet and have no spurs or bunions. My feet and ankles do swell occasionaly so barefoot is more comfy.