Years ago I had a pair of John Surtees Racing shoes. They were great. They were very light, went on and off like loafers, and had a thin, but firm, sole that was not slippery and made good contact with the pedals. But they stopped selling them, I think, because they were not fire resistant.
I think you want something with a thin sole that is not slippery. For brake feel, I don't think you want something with a very cushioned sole.