Wiping over the leather socks after the state of ritual purity is broken

The questioner:
If the leather socks are put on while in a state of ritual purity, and that state of purity is broken, am I allowed to wipe over the socks and perform the ablution without removing the socks?

The Shaykh:
Yes.

The questioner:
If the leather socks are put on while in a state of ritual purity, and that state of purity is broken, am I allowed to wipe over the socks, or must I remove the socks?

The Shaykh:
You have a choice. If you wish, you may remove the socks and wash your feet. If you wish to wipe over the socks, provided the known conditions are met—such as covering the required area and the other conditions—you may wipe over them for one day and one night if you are a resident, or for three days and three nights if you are traveling. If you do not wish to wipe, you remove them and wash your feet. Yes. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.

The presenter:
Yes. May Allah reward you with good.