Removing the leather socks before the end of the wiping period

Question:
If I wipe over the leather socks, am I required to complete the full wiping period, or is it permissible for me to remove them before the time is up?

Answer:
It is permissible to remove them before the time is up, but if you remove them, the ablution becomes invalid. You must renew the ablution. If you remove the socks that were wiped over, the ablution becomes invalid, as will be explained, if Allah wills, at the end of this chapter. However, you are not required to keep wearing the socks until the full period is completed. You may keep them on, but if you remove them, you must perform the ablution. Yes.