An amphibious shoe has a sole with a fin compartment therein. The fin
compartment provides retractable housing for a lightweight fin for
conversion from a walking to swimming shoe. In one embodiment the
amphibious shoe includes a fin comprising a plurality of ridges. The
ridges are intermittently disposed between material arranged in an
accordion construction. When ejected from the compartment, the ridged
material expands to a fan configuration. The fan is further appointed
with a pivotal stabilizing strap for enhanced stability during swimming.
In another embodiment the amphibious shoe includes at least two fin
plates pivotally attached about an axis. The fin plates are stowed in an
overlapping condition. They are capable of being ejected from the
compartment and opposingly rotated toward the front of the shoe abutting
to form a swim fin. In operation, the wearer can comfortably run or walk
swiftly along the land as the integrated fin has a thin lightweight
construction. Upon reaching the water's edge, the shoe is readily
converted for swimming by ejecting and positioning the fin.