Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022	Jan. 30, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss)
Net sales	$ 2,968,138	$ 2,777,604	$ 2,117,070
Cost of goods sold	1,683,265	1,550,287	1,330,021
Gross profit	1,284,873	1,227,317	787,049
Selling and administrative expenses	1,067,636	1,008,028	889,489
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	0	286,524
Restructuring and other special charges, net	2,910	13,482	96,694
Operating earnings (loss)	214,327	205,807	(485,658)
Interest expense, net	(14,264)	(30,930)	(48,287)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	(1,011)	0
Other income, net	12,971	15,378	16,834
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	213,034	189,244	(517,111)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(33,339)	(51,081)	78,117
Net earnings (loss)	179,695	138,163	(438,994)
Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,047)	1,144	120
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 181,742	$ 137,019	$ (439,114)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 4.98	$ 3.59	$ (11.80)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 4.92	$ 3.56	$ (11.80)