soft shoe

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.
2. 2
   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.
3. 3
   Alternative form of soft shoe.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to this kind of dancing.
2. 2
   Casual, low-key, easy-going.

Verb

1. 1
   To perform a dance of this kind.