Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 145,003	$ 158,003	$ 165,975
Accumulated amortization	(53,533)	(57,017)	(52,922)
Total intangible assets, net	91,470	100,986	113,053
Goodwill	39,604	39,604	61,246
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	131,074	140,590	174,299
Famous Footwear [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	2,800	2,800	2,800
Wholesale Operations [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	142,003	155,003	162,975
Goodwill	39,604	39,604	61,246
Specialty Retail [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 200	$ 200	$ 200