I only drive barefoot when it's warm enough.
The trimming shouldn't get in the way of the feet, but must be done to allow the tie-rod to clear the fiberglass above the feet.
I noticed that Kitman's Spyder body has an equal length and angle firewall for the tie-rods. The Vintage does not, the center "peak" of the fiberglass is in line with the column.
I'll take pictures when I get into it.
Thanks @Stan Galat I hope I can be objective.