Water shoe with brace

A water or swim shoe for persons needing to wear an orthotic to support a foot for swimming or any other water exercise or recreation, the shoe comprising:

• an ankle and foot orthotic having a general “L” shape comprising an obtuse curved corner angle between a lower horizontal portion and an upper vertical portion, wherein the orthotic is comprised of a hard, rigid material not corroded by water, and sufficiently strong and light in weight to serve its purpose as an orthotic;
• a sole having toe and heel ends, two sides, and a base with a trench within for receiving the horizontal portion of the orthotic in the heel end;
• a shoe body connected to said toe and heel ends and said two sides of said sole, wherein said shoe body comprises:
• an opening in said shoe body for receiving said foot;
• two opposing side sections connecting to said sides of said sole;
• at least one first strap for adjusting the shoe on the foot or ankle;
• a least one hole in each side section sufficiently large for drainage of water;
• a toe section connected to said toe end of said sole, wherein said connected sole and toe section are capable of receiving said foot;
• a heel section connected to said heel end of said sole, comprising an ankle support with padding;
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• at least one pad and at least one second strap associated with the vertical portion of the orthotic for positioning between the back of the person's leg and the orthotic to hold that portion of the orthotic firmly in place on the leg;
• wherein the shoe body, the toe section, heel section, and the shoe sole are comprised of material or materials that are non-absorbent or water resistant and are not corroded by water.