my hubby bought me a pair for christmas in my stocking...he bought them at the lqs...they were new, just arrived. i still have the package at home i will look and see what exactly they are called when i get home and come back to let you know. i have a second (old pair) that does not have the little half-moon cut out that i have been using for years but the ladies at the shop told him i needed that new pair :)
they certainly have their place...i like them. they have not (replaced) the old pair but they are handy in other ways.