I've only done one, so this may not be universally applicable.

I carried my gear to the transistion area in a 5 gallon bucket. then spread out a towel to mark my transistion spot sorted out my stuff and turned the bucket over to be my seat. I sat to clean my feet, I need socks, so put on socks and bike shoes. Also sat on my bucket to change to my running shoes.

I do agree on no cycling gloves. I'll do that next time. Still don't think I'll be ready for no socks, shoes already on pedals.

I do have velcro cycling shoes and use squeeze toggles for my running shoe laces.