Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 150,003	$ 158,003	$ 158,003
Accumulated amortization	(55,230)	(57,017)	(55,063)
Total intangible assets, net	94,773	100,986	102,940
Goodwill	39,604	39,604	39,604
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	134,377	140,590	142,544
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	147,003	155,003	155,003
Goodwill	39,604	39,604	39,604
Specialty Retail [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 200	$ 200	$ 200