Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 40,884	$ 47,682	$ 41,951
Receivables, net	138,562	154,022	155,754
Inventories, net	539,359	561,797	580,154
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34,680	51,637	32,948
Total current assets	753,485	815,138	810,807
Other assets	135,194	140,277	137,590
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	134,377	140,590	142,544
Property and equipment	436,161	436,683	437,328
Allowance for depreciation	(295,113)	(305,212)	(300,511)
Net property and equipment	141,048	131,471	136,817
Total assets	1,164,104	1,227,476	1,227,758
Liabilities and Equity
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	110,000	201,000	222,000
Trade accounts payable	183,422	190,611	177,521
Other accrued expenses	150,056	132,969	138,074
Total current liabilities	443,478	524,580	537,595
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	198,773	198,633	198,586
Deferred rent	30,714	32,361	32,829
Other liabilities	59,202	58,186	39,155
Total other liabilities	288,689	289,180	270,570
Equity
Common stock	429	420	420
Additional paid-in capital	119,665	115,869	113,860
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,856	9,637	6,414
Retained earnings	301,188	286,743	297,906
Total Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders' equity	431,138	412,669	418,600
Noncontrolling interests	799	1,047	993
Total equity	431,937	413,716	419,593
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,164,104	$ 1,227,476	$ 1,227,758