Masonic rite.
THE RITE OF DISCALCEATION
“Now this was the manner in former times in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was a testimony in Israel.
“Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for Thee. So he drew off his shoe.”
“Redeeming” here means the taking back or recovery of land or property pledged for a debt;