Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 44,669	$ 68,223	$ 39,792
Receivables, net	96,734	111,392	115,911
Inventories, net	485,923	503,688	475,557
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	43,167	42,016	41,375
Current assets – held for sale	12,496
Current assets – discontinued operations	39,159	47,109	65,515
Total current assets	722,148	772,428	738,150
Other assets	115,591	119,695	137,479
Goodwill	16,755	16,755	16,755
Intangible assets, net	64,241	65,749	65,220
Non current assets – discontinued operations	38,673	51,776	58,667
Property and equipment	415,576	437,745	426,448
Allowance for depreciation	(278,277)	(292,889)	(301,897)
Net property and equipment	137,299	144,856	124,551
Total assets	1,094,707	1,171,259	1,140,822
Liabilities and Equity
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	66,000	105,000	124,000
Trade accounts payable	188,948	213,660	172,894
Other accrued expenses	118,632	137,190	129,852
Current liabilities – held for sale	5,306
Current liabilities – discontinued operations	16,183	13,259	15,118
Total current liabilities	395,069	469,109	441,864
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	198,870	198,823	198,680
Deferred rent	35,631	33,711	29,746
Other liabilities	45,435	36,719	47,569
Non current liabilities – discontinued operations	6,768	6,996	9,969
Total other liabilities	286,704	276,249	285,964
Equity
Common stock	432	429	428
Additional paid-in capital	123,099	121,593	115,912
Accumulated other comprehensive income	225	884	10,233
Retained earnings	288,434	302,223	285,439
Total Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders' equity	412,190	425,129	412,012
Noncontrolling interests	744	772	982
Total equity	412,934	425,901	412,994
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,094,707	$ 1,171,259	$ 1,140,822