Cycle-skates from 1923: Why don't these still exist?

[Lawrence]

I'd buy these right now...

[video]http://www.britishpathe.com/video/a-new-sport-cycle-skating/query/CycleSkating[/video]

 

[layoutshooter]

WOW! I bet that could cause some serious chaffing on the legs! OUCH! I would not be surprised if that is one of the reasons that they are not around any more.