Good to hear from you, broon.
I don't cleat because I'm a fat, clumsy, old tit who doesn't have the coordination to master several things at once. I decided some time ago that the gain I would achieve is outweighed by the falls I'd endure. The fiveten shoe with the DPD pedal is good. Actually saw some neoprene overshoes in Decathlon which I think may provide the protection I seek