From what I understand Richard Griot bought the Piloti name. And in true Griot's fashion, raised the prices to ridiculous levels.
Not the first time Piloti has been resurrected either. They went under a couple of years ago, too.
I've still got a couple of pair (had 5 or 6 pair at one time), but won't pay the prices they want for them now.
Edit: I was incorrect, they're now owned by Canadian Tire.
http://drivenwheels.com/piloti-drivi...ke-a-comeback/
Griot has sort of insinuated in his catalog that he was the one that brought them back.