Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 211,123	$ 187,958	$ 485,830	$ 463,646
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition, Sales Returns, Reserve for Sales Returns	$ 900
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	$ 119,062	100,425	277,650	257,995
Apparel [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	55,896	52,095	120,260	115,971
Sports Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	36,165	$ 35,438	87,920	$ 89,680
Hibbett Rewards Program [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	1,700		1,700
Gift Cards [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	5,000		$ 5,000
Revenue recognized from contract liability at beginning of period	$ 600