What Is A Buskin?

A buskin is a boot that reaches the calf or knee. These types of boots were worn long ago. It was made of either lace or leather and the laces were closed, but they were open across the toes. They were normally worn by tragedy drama actors, hunters, and soldiers in ancient Greek and Roman societies. They were not considered to be very comfortable shoes, but it kept the wearer's bare foot from touching the ground. However, within the Catholic religion, buskins have a different meaning. They are liturigical stockings of silk. The buskin stockings are worn primarily by catholic priest, but also by bishops. They are very heavily woven and usually worn over the wearer's regular socks. Sometimes these catholic buslins are laced or embroidered with gold threads. The are worn for the Pontifical Mass.

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