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Brent and Bob are answering the question with realistic, practical, and survivable answers. Yes, the practice is customary to allow it for those who prefer to adjust their pivot foot in this manner.
As Brent said, it is splitting hairs to call a balk on this no different than it is splitting hairs in Fed to call a balk if the non-pivot foot goes sideways vs. backwards.
NOTE: OBR has specific reason why non-pivot foot should not go sideways. OBR allows pickoff move to 1st & 3rd while on rubber in windup position. Stepping sideways is, in fact, a step to a base. This is not a concern in Fed as F1 can only disengage backwards with pivot foot or he can pitch.
If you are in question here, your ultimate decision should be based upon whether you feel the action is deceiving to the runner causing the pitcher to gain an advantage. If you look to split this hair, you'll also find many others that can destine you to JV ball.
Just my opinion,
Steve
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