For privacy row 8 is set back from the others, however you have cabinets the flight attendants access next to you so can be a bit hectic. Didn't look like row 1 had any advantages to footwell size.

I found the footwell tight and the overall seat pretty close to the one in front. For the window seats, there's more room towards the outside of the plane than towards the aisle - such that I could only side sleep on one side (facing the outside of the plane). Only other irritation is the lack of air nozzles, guy in front was unleashing the worst farts and some fresh air was sorely missed. Overall I love the setup though, pretty comfortable. Food was fantastic.