I've seen loads of pictures of elites wearing what look like, for lack of a better phrase, more "technical" running gloves than those you usually see in the shops. For example, see the Caroline Rotich pic from NYC half:
What's the deal with them? Do they have a special name? They look pretty smart. I've looked everywhere online for a pair, but can never seem to find anything that looks similar. Just the "standard" looking, thicker ones.