Originally Posted by
studum
Trying to see if there's anything else I can be doing to help with this before I adjust the cleat again - I'll definitely be doing so before my next ride.
Make them tighter.
You can usually (hollow carbon parts are an exception) tighten things with a hex key until it stops turning and a firm tug flexes the long side of the key.
With plastic soles the cleat serrations will dig in.
With uncalibrated hands a torque wrench often works.