Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 28, 2012

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Schedule Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests

($ thousands)	Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Shareholders' Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Equity at January 28, 2012	$	412,669		$	1,047		$	413,716
Net loss		(840	)		(246	)		(1,086	)
Other comprehensive income		(878	)		(4	)		(882	)
Dividends paid		(6,005	)		–			(6,005	)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		(2,058	)		–			(2,058	)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans		738			–			738
Share-based compensation expense		3,275			–			3,275
Equity at July 28, 2012	$	406,901		$	797		$	407,698