Wedge construction in the Crazy Horse finish
Thorogood identifies the corresponding 804-4478 as an unlined, non-insulated, non-waterproof boot. It uses a MAXWear Wedge sole and Goodyear storm welt. That combination is important because neither the leather finish nor the taller shaft supplies the waterproofing found in the 1957 series.
The continuous wedge and moc-toe upper make this a direct alternative to the tobacco 8-inch wedge. Color is the obvious visual change; there is no supplied evidence that Crazy Horse gives a higher steel-toe impact rating or a longer service life than tobacco.
What 12 2E changes
The listing names both length and width, which is more useful than the word roomy. A 12 2E selection should be compared with other size-12 width choices, rather than with a shorter D boot and an assumption that the difference comes only from width. The cap and upper still need to suit the wearer’s actual foot shape.
If the boot style is already right, moving among its size and width variants should not require a new product-performance story. If the application is wrong, a size change will not create a defined heel, waterproof membrane or insulation. Compare the Crazy Horse MAXWear 90 for a heel, and the 1957 waterproof wedge when wet exposure is the reason for changing. Those alternatives address construction needs that cannot be solved by selecting a larger size.