Why can't I edit the header and the footer in the Elementor?

Please note that currently, you cannot directly edit the header/footer with Elementor.

There are options to replace them with Elementor templates or use Elementor exclusive header/footer but both of these require Elementor Pro.For the default header and footer, you can change options for these sections in the Customizer panel. 
Update:
With the new Phlox Pro header and footer builder, you can replace your default header and footer with a completely customized and editable header/footer section inside Elementor. 
For more information, please read our documentation here:
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