The azides were reduced to the corresponding amines by two new metal/Lewis acid systems in water or in aqueous EtOH in yields ranging from 80%-95%. The reaction rates were faster in water than in aqueous EtOH in most cases. All 16 azides with different functional groups were well reduced to the corresponding amines in excellent yields and reaction rates. The azides were reduced to the corresponding amines by two new metal / Lewis acid systems in water or in aqueous EtOH in ranging ranging from 80% -95%. The reaction rates were faster in water than in aqueous EtOH in most cases. All 16 azides with different functional groups were well reduced to the corresponding amines in excellent yields and reaction rates