Question:
Are buying shoes in year of aveilus included in the ban on buying and wearing new clothes?
Answer:
Buying shoes is not included in the ban of not buying of wearing new clothes in the aveilus year. The reason for this is since shoes are not considered a garment of enjoyment.
Sources:
Daas Sofrim 37-46 based on Aruch Hashulchan 389-6 and R' Shlom Zalman Auerbach zt"l.
