Wiktionary
1 (context usually hyphenated English) Of or pertaining to this kind of dancing. 2 (context idiomatic English) casual, low-key, easy-going. alt. 1 (context performing arts English) A kind of tap dance performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville. 2 (context idiomatic English) A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone. n. 1 (context performing arts English) A kind of tap dance performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville. 2 (context idiomatic English) A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone. v
To perform a dance of this kind.
Usage examples of "soft shoe".
During this time, he and Rick could swap stories, or Archimedes and Rick would put on what they thought were their hilarious comedy schticks and soft shoe routines, which bored Bill so tremendously that he would fall asleep if he even thought about them.
To further clarify his remarks, Talut held up an unbelievably long, but surprisingly narrow and shapely foot encased in a snug-fitting soft shoe.