Abstract: Last devices and methods for forming an article of footwear are disclosed. The last device comprises a last body having a surface for receiving material for the article of footwear and at least two sets of fluid conduits extending separately within the last body and opening to the surface of the last body. The at least two sets of separate fluid conduits are provided to subject the material on the last body to at least two different types of treatment. The last body can be produced by means of additive manufacturing.

Abstract: A component for an article of footwear and methods for manufacture thereof are disclosed. The component comprises a first portion of base material of and a second portion of added material. The second portion is bonded to the base material of the first portion by a process of adding material on the base material and the added material forms at least one fastening member for fastening the component to another component of the article of footwear.