Back to the topic, the thickness and the softness of the out-sole play a big role on the pedal-feel.
If you try a pair of racing shoes, thin and soft out-sole, you can feel then pedal very good thus you know how much you are pressing on it.
Then try a pair of running shoes, you'll lose at least 60% of the feel compare to the racing shoes, you can still feel some because the out-sole of the running shoes is soft.
Imagine wearing a pair of thick industrial gloves and a pair of latex gloves.
But the more you drive the faster you get used to it.
Just a matter of getting used to it.
