Weatherproof SPD shoes

Shimano MT7 goretex shoes bought a couple of years ago which while they’re fine for 2-3 hour spins they’re just too flexible on standard SPD pedals for any longer.

This intrigues me - I thought they were the same sole as ME7's, which is what I was going to suggest with warm or waterproof socks...? I have M089 which I thin are the same soles, and I find them super comfy, tad narrow and stiff enough.

I swap between MW5's and M089 with different socks at different times of year or weather.

I use Shimano MW501 boots.
They are boots rather than shoes- but they are waterproof and do everything else you are asking for.

the best shoes i have are specialized the original 2fo clip pedals. they are in no way waterproof but they let water in and out therefore you dont get that disgusting squelchy trenchfoot feeling during and after an actual wet ride like i do with all my other shoes.

they dry superfast
they are robust
they dont look stupid
they fit nice
they are fairly lightweight
i did the SDW in a day in them (12+Hrs), theyve been up snowdon, BPW, revo, etc.
they are brilliant.

you do need a sealskin sock for wet rides though.

I found myself looking at the Lake CX145 for that sort of requirement. I don't actually have any to feedback on but they did fit that midground between a winter boot and a summer shoe.

https://www.lakecycling.com/products/cx-145-sale

Seems there's a 'space' in the market, or is it that folk just accept wet/cold feet (unless wearing winter boots)?

I had shimano mt90s and 91s etc.

Bought a pair of Scott heater gtx after a psa on here years ago. Thought they were so good, I bought a 2nd pair. Haven't used my shimano since.

The thing I found was having a cover over the laces kept the wet and mud out so they dried much easier and didn't rot. Both kept my feet dry but the heaters clean and dry easier.

The older lake MX180 used to fit this slot really well, ticks every box on the wish list, even the (hated by me) BOA requirement. Is this still available, new or maybe SH..?

For clarification, I really like the boots but just have not got on particularly well with the windy-up mechanism, it's simply been too fragile for me. The achilles heel in the design being the coating on the cable gets damaged too easily in rocky terrain, gets snaggy and then sticks in the winder for me. I've replaced a couple of mechanisms over the years and that's an interesting wee challenge in itself.

My summer shoes are Shimano ME701's (ME7 Blue addition) - these are great, i've always like the shimano shoes for good balance on stiffness + walking. These have the ratchet + Velcro top flap they have been faultless, but alas they are not goretex but do keep out some wet weather. In comparison, my Winters are the Shimano MW701 (MW7) -full goretex lining with BOA. The BOA cable is completely covered by the mud flap thing, i've yet to have an issue over 3 years of use with it, including many hiking through undergrowth jaunts. They keep your feet very toasty and dry as long as you don't get water through the big opening in the top, but FAR FAR too hot for summer.

Seems to me that you want the obvious shoe for the UK. Sadly they are few and far between. Quite who thinks that a gravel shoe, for example, needs ventilation in the UK?
Waterproof socks are not the answer. They serve a purpose very well ( I lover them) but still leave you with a wet inner shoe and a wet outer waterproof sock.
Not talking monsoons of course but even damp grass soaks through most cycling shoes.
Can't answer the OPs question but would love to see what pops up.

They serve a purpose very well ( I lover them) but still leave you with a wet inner shoe and a wet outer waterproof sock.

They do but your feet are dry so I don't see that as a problem.

I used to use waterproof SPD boots for winter and Shimano Mesh boots for Summer but now I use them year round & add Sealkinz goretex socks for inclement conditions.