Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2024 USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2024 CAD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 77,839		$ 34,682
Long term debt description	The revolver borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility as of August 3, 2024 included $75.1 million U.S. revolver borrowings and $2.7 million (C$3.8 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 August 3, 2024. Excess availability under the Credit Facility was $219.4 million at August 3, 2024.
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Excess availability under credit facility	$ 219,400
Genesco Canada Ulc | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	2,700	$ 3.8
U.S. Revolver Borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	77,839		$ 34,682
U.S. Revolver Borrowings | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 75,100