Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 271,222	$ 281,385
Lids Sports Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	181,600	180,900	$ 200,100
Schuh Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	79,800	90,300	96,000
Journeys Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 9,800	9,400
Licensed Brands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 800	$ 800