LOLOLOL!!!

Things are much better than I thought. I thought I'd have to cut/grind off the entire lug. When asked, the shop guy said only the sticky rubber part comes off. However, after you remove the screws, the entire lug comes off the sole of the shoe leaving the sole almost flat - there are just two thin ribs left behind. That was too easy!

Kudos to the Giro designer who did it right.

I may still add some sticky rubber to the sole as seen in the link, above. I may get some taller clips, too, but for now, I'm a happy camper again.