Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 05, 2018	Apr. 29, 2017
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 274,707	$ 275,688
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition, Sales Returns, Reserve for Sales Returns	$ 200
Days Allowed For Entire Purchase Price For Merchandise Placed On Layaway	within 30 days
Footwear [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 158,587	157,570
Apparel [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	64,364	63,876
Sports Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	51,756	$ 54,242
Hibbett Rewards Program [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	1,500
Gift Cards [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	$ 5,200