Have you tried them to see if they get hot. All my current cookware has metal handles, and there seems to be something between the pot and the handle that keeps the handles from getting hot. At least I haven't had any problems.

According to Farberware, their handles are "silicone enhanced" (whatever that means) so they don't get hot. If you try them and don't like them, take them back.

Enjoy

I have All-Clad--before that had the 'old' farberware with the black handles.

Give the new set a shot. I don't find the handles usually get too hot to handle most of the time--and you can always use a potholder. But being able to put your pots and pans in the oven is a fantastic advantage. So nice to be able to start something on top of the range, then just pop it into the oven to finish (and no to have to dirty 2 pans to do it). I bet within 3 months, if you keep the pans, you'll wonder how you got along without them before.

Most handles are stainless steel, and stainless is a poor conductor, thus they stay cooler than you might expect.

However, be aware that if you use gas, the handles can get real hot from flames/excess heat escaping around the side of the pot.