Black finish with the wedge silhouette
The manufacturer identifies the black eight-inch safety-toe moc model as 804-6208. It is a more precise reference than assuming every black Thorogood boot has the same toe protection. Thorogood’s Midnight range also contains other configurations, so the safety-toe designation remains important even when the upper looks familiar.
This boot is a useful option where a black appearance is preferred with a work uniform but a traditional lace-up moc boot is still wanted. Black leather and a dark sole do not establish non-marking performance, extra water resistance or a higher impact rating. Those are separate specifications.
Choose the sole and water protection before the color
The continuous wedge differentiates this listing from the Crazy Horse heeled American Heritage. If a pronounced heel is part of the footwear requirement, moving to a black color does not resolve it; the outsole configuration must change. Similarly, the title does not identify the waterproof 1957 construction, so wet-exposure shoppers should compare an explicitly waterproof model.
The eight-inch height provides the taller lace-up format in this selection. For someone already choosing between tobacco and black versions, appearance can reasonably decide the final choice once model and safety requirements are satisfied. Men’s 9 D is not a special lightweight edition, and there is no reason to predict a different break-in time solely from the color. Compare the exact boot instead of generalizing from every product in the American Heritage or Midnight families.