Hammam narrates from Sayyiduna Jarir (may Allah be pleased with him): "He performed ablution and wiped over his leather socks." He was asked about it, and he said: "I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) wiping, so I wiped too."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الجيم / 2421