{"id":28212,"date":"2026-07-25T09:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T01:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/?page_id=28212"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T07:27:20","slug":"process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/process\/","title":{"rendered":"Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mrtw9tqx-kumktk\"\tclass=\"spectra-is-root-container alignfull spectra-overlay-color wp-block-spectra-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-spectra-container-is-layout-15701bb7 wp-block-spectra-container-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"process\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\"\t>\n\t\n<div data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mrtwggvy-l5xcel\" class=\"spectra-overlay-color spectra-orientation-reverse is-horizontal-desktop is-horizontal-tablet-from-desktop is-vertical-mobile wp-block-spectra-container is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex 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0L377 271z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n\n<span data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2o7-y57ymw\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-header-content\">\n\t<strong>Phase 1<\/strong>: Modifying the Last &amp; Upper Pattern<\/span>\n\n<\/button>\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"spectra-accordion-item-1-header\" id=\"spectra-accordion-item-1-details\" data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2gy-uzuull\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-details\" data-wp-bind--id=\"spectra\/accordion::context.detailsId\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"spectra\/accordion::context.headerId\" data-wp-style--display=\"spectra\/accordion::context.detailsDisplay\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-1660c128-c630-4512-8e2a-0edbffb08d8c\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-1660c128-c630-4512-8e2a-0edbffb08d8c .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-content-alignment: left;--ctlb-date-fontsize: 17px;--ctlb-date-font-weight: 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fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1jjqdb-r6fkvj\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step1-1-layout-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"step1 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28404\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step1-1-layout-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step1-1-layout-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step1-1-layout-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step1-1-layout-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step1-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Choose a wide-toe-box last<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step1-3-if-the-customer.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">If the customer\/client uses an AFO brace or has severe swelling<\/a>, use leather scraps and tape to build up <em>(patong)<\/em> the volume around the instep and heel of your wooden or plastic last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b9798881 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-fbox-cmd=\"open\" data-fbox=\"28336\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\" style=\"padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px\">(Sauer, 2025)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-fbox-cmd=\"open\" data-fbox=\"28343\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\" style=\"padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px\">(Sauer, 2025b)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 2<\/strong><br>Design a wide-entry upper pattern<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1j68ua-16v5lw\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step2-1-layout-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"step2 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28415\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step2-1-layout-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step2-1-layout-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step2-1-layout-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step2-1-layout-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step2-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step2-2-skip-traditional-tight-laces.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Skip traditional tight laces<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step2-3-draw-a-manual-pattern.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Draw a manual pattern <em>(baston)<\/em><\/a> for a <em>\u201cfly-ease\u201d<\/em> or deep split-tongue opening. Use a secure, heavy-duty <em>Velcro<\/em> strap closure system so the wearer can easily fasten the shoe with one hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b9798881 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-fbox-cmd=\"open\" data-fbox=\"28346\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\" style=\"padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px\">(Larson, 2025)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-fbox-cmd=\"open\" data-fbox=\"28347\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\" style=\"padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px\">(Sauer, 2025c)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 3<\/strong><br>Upper Stitching<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1jf4dd-adilyn\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step3-1-layout-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"step3 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28420\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step3-1-layout-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step3-1-layout-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step3-1-layout-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step3-1-layout-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step3-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step3-2-soft-breathable-textiles.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Soft, breathable textiles<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step3-3-cut-and-sew-the-upper.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Cut and sew the upper<\/a> using soft, breathable textiles instead of stiff leather to avoid pressure sores. Ensure there are no rough inner seams near the toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b9798881 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-fbox-cmd=\"open\" data-fbox=\"28350\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\" style=\"padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px\">(Sauer, 2025d)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg29k-nlltun\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-item\" data-wp-context=\"spectra\/accordion::{&quot;item&quot;:&quot;spectra-accordion-item-2&quot;,&quot;isDisabled&quot;:false,&quot;openByDefault&quot;:false,&quot;userToggled&quot;:false,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;spectra-accordion-item-2-header&quot;,&quot;detailsId&quot;:&quot;spectra-accordion-item-2-details&quot;,&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;detailsDisplay&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-wp-class--is-active=\"spectra\/accordion::context.isExpanded\" data-wp-watch--toggle=\"spectra\/accordion::callbacks.isToggled\" data-wp-watch--animate=\"spectra\/accordion::callbacks.isAnimated\">\n\t\n<button aria-controls=\"spectra-accordion-item-2-details\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"spectra-accordion-item-2-header\" data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2hc-rxt4ab\" class=\"spectra-text-color spectra-background-color wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-header\" style=\"--spectra-text-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);--spectra-background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0)\" 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viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0zM135 241c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l87 87 87-87c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9L273 345c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L135 241z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<span hidden style=\"display:none\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"spectra\/accordion::!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-style--display=\"spectra\/accordion::context.styleDisplay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"spectra-icon\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM377 271c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-87-87-87 87c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L239 167c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L377 271z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n\n<span data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2ov-jichtl\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-header-content\">\n\t<strong>Phase 2<\/strong>: Constructing the Variable-Friction Outsole<em> (The Engine)<\/em><\/span>\n\n<\/button>\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"spectra-accordion-item-2-header\" id=\"spectra-accordion-item-2-details\" style=\"display:none\" data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2hs-9z3i04\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-details\" data-wp-bind--id=\"spectra\/accordion::context.detailsId\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"spectra\/accordion::context.headerId\" data-wp-style--display=\"spectra\/accordion::context.detailsDisplay\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-be95d3e0-2a5c-402f-91f4-c381c31166f9\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-be95d3e0-2a5c-402f-91f4-c381c31166f9 .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-content-alignment: left;--ctlb-date-fontsize: 17px;--ctlb-date-font-weight: 400;--ctlb-date-font-subset: latin;--ctlb-head-font-size: 22px;--ctlb-head-font-family: Alice;--ctlb-head-font-weight: 400;--ctlb-head-font-subset: cyrillic-ext;--ctlb-heading-color: #006666;--ctlb-sub-head-font-size: 17px;--ctlb-sub-head-font-weight: 400;--ctlb-sub-head-font-subset: latin;--ctlb-line-color: #e59f7d;--ctlb-icon-bg: #e59f7d;--ctlb-story-border-color: #006666;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper one-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 4<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step4-2-cut.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Cut the soft, low-density EVA foam<\/a> <em>(\u201ccushion EVA\u201d)<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1joxgc-6039le\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step4-1-layout-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"step4 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28428\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step4-1-layout-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step4-1-layout-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step4-1-layout-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step4-1-layout-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step4-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Rocking chair soles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Shape it into a slight <a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step4-3-rocker-sole.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">rocker sole<\/a> <em>(curved like a rocking chair)<\/em>. This shape naturally helps a person roll forward smoothly if they tend to drag their feet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 5<\/strong><br>Prepare the Low-friction <em><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-2-pucks.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">\u201cPucks\u201d<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1jv154-f8hk2k\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-1-layout-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"step5 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28432\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-1-layout-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-1-layout-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-1-layout-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-1-layout-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-1-layout-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">High-Density Nylon Sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step5-3-process.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Instead of complex manufacturing, source a sheet of Delrin <em>(POM plastic)<\/em> or High-Density Nylon. Using your workshop tools, cut out two smooth, rounded disks(about the size of a 5-peso or 10-peso coin) for each shoe. These hard plastic pieces are what will glide safely across floors without catching.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 6<\/strong><br>Cut the <a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step6-2-rubber-outsole.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">High-Traction Rubber Outsole<\/a><br><em>(Layer B)<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1k1n2n-77i1wh\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step6-1-layout-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"step6 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28438\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step6-1-layout-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step6-1-layout-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step6-1-layout-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step6-1-layout-1536x1145.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step6-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">High-grip rubber sole sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step6-3-process.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Take a high-grip rubber sole sheet <em>(like a specialized crepe or treaded vulcanized rubber)<\/em>. Cut holes out of the rubber sole precisely where the ball of the foot and the heel strike.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 7<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-2-manual-assembly.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Manual Assembly<br>of the Sole<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1k6ne7-ida6va\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-1-layout-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"step7 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28443\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-1-layout-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-1-layout-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-1-layout-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-1-layout-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-1-layout-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Finish the sole<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step7-3-process.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Glue the hard plastic pucks onto the soft EVA midsole first. Then, layer the rubber outsole over it. Position it so that when there is no weight on the shoe, the smooth plastic pucks stick out or extend slightly through the rubber holes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong><em>How it works manually<\/em><\/strong><br>When the user takes a step and accidentally scuffs the ground, the protruding smooth plastic puck hits the floor first and glides smoothly. But the moment they plant their full body weight down, the soft EVA foam inside compresses deeply, hiding the plastic pucks and pushing the high-grip rubber into full contact with the floor to keep them from fallling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg29y-9dtlhq\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-item\" data-wp-context=\"spectra\/accordion::{&quot;item&quot;:&quot;spectra-accordion-item-3&quot;,&quot;isDisabled&quot;:false,&quot;openByDefault&quot;:false,&quot;userToggled&quot;:false,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;spectra-accordion-item-3-header&quot;,&quot;detailsId&quot;:&quot;spectra-accordion-item-3-details&quot;,&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;detailsDisplay&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-wp-class--is-active=\"spectra\/accordion::context.isExpanded\" data-wp-watch--toggle=\"spectra\/accordion::callbacks.isToggled\" data-wp-watch--animate=\"spectra\/accordion::callbacks.isAnimated\">\n\t\n<button aria-controls=\"spectra-accordion-item-3-details\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"spectra-accordion-item-3-header\" data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2i9-pu6h4w\" class=\"spectra-text-color spectra-background-color wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-header\" style=\"--spectra-text-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);--spectra-background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0)\" data-wp-bind--id=\"spectra\/accordion::context.headerId\" data-wp-on--click=\"spectra\/accordion::actions.toggleAnswer\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"spectra\/accordion::context.detailsId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"spectra\/accordion::context.isExpanded\" data-wp-class--is-active=\"spectra\/accordion::context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--disabled=\"spectra\/accordion::context.isDisabled\" type=\"button\">\n\t\n<span data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2p6-3rifei\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-header-icon\" data-wp-context=\"spectra\/accordion::{&quot;displayType&quot;:&quot;flex&quot;,&quot;styleDisplay&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;styleHide&quot;:&quot;flex&quot;}\" data-wp-watch=\"spectra\/accordion::callbacks.updateIconDisplay\">\n\t<span style=\"display:flex\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"spectra\/accordion::context.isExpanded\" data-wp-style--display=\"spectra\/accordion::context.styleHide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"spectra-icon\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0zM135 241c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l87 87 87-87c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9L273 345c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L135 241z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<span hidden style=\"display:none\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"spectra\/accordion::!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-style--display=\"spectra\/accordion::context.styleDisplay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"spectra-icon\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM377 271c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-87-87-87 87c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L239 167c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L377 271z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n\n<span data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2pi-nktc15\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-header-content\">\n\t<strong>Phase 3<\/strong>: Lasting, Bonding, and Tuning<\/span>\n\n<\/button>\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"spectra-accordion-item-3-header\" id=\"spectra-accordion-item-3-details\" style=\"display:none\" data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mryqg2ir-xl1rz7\" class=\"wp-block-spectra-accordion-child-details\" data-wp-bind--id=\"spectra\/accordion::context.detailsId\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"spectra\/accordion::context.headerId\" data-wp-style--display=\"spectra\/accordion::context.detailsDisplay\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-0901e190-3e95-4acd-accb-5185b63f5bd5\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-0901e190-3e95-4acd-accb-5185b63f5bd5 .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-content-alignment: left;--ctlb-date-fontsize: 17px;--ctlb-date-font-weight: 400;--ctlb-date-font-subset: latin;--ctlb-head-font-size: 22px;--ctlb-head-font-family: Alice;--ctlb-head-font-weight: 400;--ctlb-head-font-subset: cyrillic-ext;--ctlb-heading-color: #006666;--ctlb-sub-head-font-size: 17px;--ctlb-sub-head-font-weight: 400;--ctlb-sub-head-font-subset: latin;--ctlb-line-color: #e59f7d;--ctlb-icon-bg: #e59f7d;--ctlb-story-border-color: #006666;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper one-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 8<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-2-hand-lasting.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Hand-Lasting<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1kgv3y-7fvz57\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-1-layout-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"step8 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28449\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-1-layout-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-1-layout-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-1-layout-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-1-layout-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-1-layout-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Traditional Marikina Lasting Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step8-3-process.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Pull your stitched <em>upper<\/em> tightly over your modified <em>last<\/em> and secure it to the insole board using traditional Marikina lasting methods.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 9<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step9-2-buffing.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Buffing and Roughing<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step10-1-process-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step10-1-process-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step10-1-process-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step10-1-process-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step10-1-process.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">High-quality polyurethane adhesive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Apply a high-quality polyurethane (PU) shoe adhesive to both surfaces.  Let it tack, reactivate it with your heating element, and press the upper and sole together firmly using your workshop\u2019s manual hydraulic sole press or a traditional lasting hammer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>Step 11<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-2-sole-trimming-and-edge-finishing.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Sole Trimming<br>&amp; Edge Finishing<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-ms1kvc2h-q3frui\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-1-layout-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"step11 1 layout\" class=\"wp-image-28462\"  title=\"Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-1-layout-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-1-layout-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-1-layout-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-1-layout-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-1-layout-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-1-layout.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/step11-3-process.jpg\" class=\"foobox\">Finishing touches<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Trim adhesive overflow<\/strong>. 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Avoid sanding near the protruding plastic pucks to ensure their low-friction gliding profile remains completely unaltered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":26742,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"plain-container","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_zipai_imported":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28212","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"spectra_blocks_featured_image_url":null,"spectra_blocks_author_info":{"display_name":"jaymiecwong@gmail.com","avatar_url":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/avatar-01.svg","author_link":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/author\/jaymiecwonggmail-com\/","description":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28212"}],"version-history":[{"count":94,"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28212\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28952,"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28212\/revisions\/28952"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afopwd.com\/iteration1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}