Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 23,611	$ 17,674	$ 40,791	$ 32,558
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(251)	1,820	(1,059)	1,280
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments	468	309	902	727
Derivative financial instruments	(921)	(402)	(1,442)	376
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(704)	1,727	(1,599)	2,383
Comprehensive income	22,907	19,401	39,192	34,941
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(92)	99	(132)	76
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 22,999	$ 19,302	$ 39,324	$ 34,865