I purchased these shoes in Sept. and they are almost worn out by May.
I too wear a 4E and have a hard time finding shoes that fit, but 8 months is NOT acceptable wear. ESPECIALLY for shoes costing over $100!!
On the plus side though, I work outside most of the time in all kinds of weather. They are certainly waterproof,as advertised, and on the coldest Northwest Florida days my feet stay warm. (yes, it does get COLD in Florida.)