Nice necroposting, whoever dug this one up..
I used to wear shoes when I played, but then about a year ago I got a tattoo on my foot and couldn't wear shoes for a couple weeks, and I discovered that I felt like I had a lot more control without shoes. Also, before, I would want to always have the same pair of shoes because different shoes felt different, so that was kind of a pain having to have a certain pair of shoes if I wanted to play. So now I only play in socks, which I always have no matter what shoes I'm wearing, and it always feels the same and it feels great.
I know a punk drummer who won't play in shoes or socks, just plays completely barefoot. Also a gospel drummer who plays in shoes. It's a personal preference.