When a mourner may wear leather shoes

Hi,

We have said that a mourner is not allowed to wear leather shoes during shivah. However, he may wear any other type of shoe.

Further: If a mourner is in a position in which a strong leather shoe is needed to protect him from harm, he may wear such a shoe.

(Code of Jewish Law Yoreh Deah 382:1, 3)

Have a good day,
Mordechai

When a mourner removes his shoes

Hi,

We said here that the prohibition against a mourner wearing leather shoes begins after burial.

In general, all of the laws of mourning begin when the grave is covered with dirt. However, one need not remove his leather shoes until arriving home from the cemetery. Many do remove their shoes at the cemetery, though.

(Code of Jewish Law Yoreh Deah 375:1)

Have a good day,
Mordechai

An onen's footwear

Hi,

An onen may wear leather shoes; the practice of removing one's leather shoes in mourning does not begin until after the burial.

(Code of Jewish Law Yoreh Deah 340:5)

Have a good day,
Mordechai