SRIV Apocalyptic Gloves nowhere to be seen?

I've been using the Apocalyptic Gloves on my character from the start of the game. However... it appears they aren't even actually in the game files. I built my boss in the Inauguration Station and imported them to SRIV through it. My -original- boss also used the Murderbrawl boots that are currently part of the superhero DLC pack and they were removed when I imported her, likely because the item is flagged as DLC, however the Apocalyptic gloves remained on her.

In FACT, my brain is telling me that at one point the Apocalyptic Gloves -were- in SRIV but disappeared from the stores at some point, though I could very much be mistaken.

The gloves do not appear to be available in any stores ingame. Is this a 'bug' (unintentional feature)? Should the Apocalyptic Gloves be in the game? They look perfectly fine. If they were removed due to size concerns re: consoles, why are they showing up anyways? WERE they in SRIV at launch?

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(pictured above: Apocalyptic Gloves in SRIV)
 
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