EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022	Jan. 30, 2021
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
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)
Net earnings allocated to participating securities	(7,716)	(4,982)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$ 174,026	$ 132,037	$ (439,114)
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	34,930	36,741	37,220
Dilutive effect of share-based awards (in shares)	475	354
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	35,405	37,095	37,220
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)