I am a pet groomer and the greatest majority of cats coming in for grooming who have the long hair on the feet DO NOT get it cut off. If you do trim it though, under no circumstances use a scissor. Even the pros will not take this risk. A clipper with a very short blade will do the trick, assuming the cat will allow it. (yes they are very ticklish and sometimes fight this trimming).. But most owners, myself included, LOVE this hair.