New Shoes During the Thirty Days of Mourning
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Question
Is it permissible for a mourner to buy new shoes during the thirty days of mourning if the old shoes are very worn out?
Answer
Ashkenazim are prohibited from buying new clothes for thirty days, and shoes are included in this custom. In case of necessity, one may buy and give them to another to wear for a few hours. Sephardim do not have a prohibition on new clothes unless they are white. After thirty days, it is permitted as it is not considered ironing.
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