so i got the velo orange chrome half clips and i like them for keeping my foot in place, but they're a little less responsive when pulling up that i noticed (they bend somewhat when i'm pulling up on it in force), also they're too deep for my small foot (women's 7.5, men's 6.5)

i know it's a long shot, but has anyone modified these toe clips to be shorter/smaller? success or fail? i will start googling as well...