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I can't imagine the cleat itself drawing all of the heat out. It is too small. I think that the stiff soles of most cycling shoes just don't insulate very well. I am willing to bet that without cleats the same shoes would be just as cold. Cold air coming in around the slots in the shoes certainly could be an issue. Even when I wear insulated shoe covers my feet get cold because the insulation doesn't cover the bottom. One would have to insulate between the soles of your feet and the bottom of the shoe. Wool socks and enough room to wiggle toes helps as many have already said.
Does anyone make electrically heated shoes??