Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 04, 2024 USD ($)	May 04, 2024 CAD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 59,444		$ 34,682
Long term debt description	The revolver borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility as of May 4, 2024 included $56.3 million U.S. revolver borrowings and $3.1 million (C$4.3 million) related to GCO Canada ULC. We were in compliance with all the relevant terms and conditions of the Credit Facility and Facility Agreement as of May 4, 2024. Excess availability under the Credit Facility was $200.1 million at May 4, 2024.
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Excess availability under credit facility	$ 200,100
Genesco Canada Ulc | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	3,100	$ 4.3
U.S. Revolver Borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	59,444		$ 34,682
U.S. Revolver Borrowings | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 56,300