EP3462962A4 - Sole structure for article of footwear with sensory feedback system - Google Patents

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EP3462962A4
EP3462962A4 EP17803240.5A EP17803240A EP3462962A4 EP 3462962 A4 EP3462962 A4 EP 3462962A4 EP 17803240 A EP17803240 A EP 17803240A EP 3462962 A4 EP3462962 A4 EP 3462962A4
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PCT/US2017/029839 WO2017204985A1 (en) 2016-05-26 2017-04-27 Sole structure for article of footwear with sensory feedback system

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