Have you tried posting the Black, ST and Blonde versions in IG as well? I know everyone loved the OT on there, but that is because they were actually able to see a real mock-up of the glove. Everyone loves something new. I'm sure if you were able to post a ST, Black or Blonde version much like the OT one, you would also have very favorable feedback. People just love new gloves on IG.
From the posts here, it seems like OT was not in the majority of the votes. Although it is very nice, many expressed wanting something a little different than the original.
If there is a ST or a Black I am in 100%, so I am happy either way, but I don't think it is fair to automatically go OT because of the reaction to an IG post. The most fair comparison would be to post 4 models (the OT mock-up you already have, ST with split ST welt and classic logos/patches, black with split black and classic logos/patches, then the blonde with maybe grey split and some blue accents (Bryant like)) then gauge the reaction. You could pair that with the reactions here and then make the decision.
Those are just my thoughts. In the end it is obviously your call and you have always done an awesome job hooking the people the this forum up with amazing gloves. Just the fact that this could be happening again is a big win for all.