Business Segment Information Business Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	Jan. 28, 2017 retail_store
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	1,289
Famous Footwear [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	1,055
UNITED STATES | Brand Portfolio [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	148
CANADA | Brand Portfolio [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	85
ITALY | Brand Portfolio [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	1