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Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount, accumulated amortization, and the net amount. Schedule Of Amortization Expense [Text Block] Amortization Expense Schedule of Amortization Expense. Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Table [Text Block] Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Tabular disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income. Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Statement Of Financial Position Fair Value [Text Block] Fair Value of Derivative Contracts on Gross Basis, by Type of Contract Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Table [Text Block] Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares Table [Text Block] Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs Table [Text Block] Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost and Postretirement Benefit Income Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block] Assumptions used to Compute Share-Based Compensation Expense Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table [Text Block] Options Granted under Stock Option Plans Intrinsic Value Of Options Outstanding And Exercisable Table [Text Block] Aggregate Intrinsic Value for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable Intrinsic Value of Options Outstanding and Exercisable. Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Text Block] Information about Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable Schedule Of Nonvested Share Activity Table [Text Block] Changes in Nonvested Options Schedule Of Sharebased Compensation Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units Activity Table [Text Block] Restricted Shares and Units Activity Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Runners Point Group [Member] Runners Point Group Runners Point Group tradenames Runners point group. Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease) Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Number of Stores Number of Franchise Stores Represents the number of franchise stores. Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis] Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Inventory Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other Other current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Property and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Accounts payable and other accruals Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Income taxes and deferred taxes, net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Capital Lease Obligation Obligations under capital leases Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Other long-term liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract] Assets acquired: Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares issued Treasury Stock Shares Treasury stock, shares Segment Reporting Disclosure [Table] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Table] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Ccs Direct Llc [Member] CCS CCS CCS [Member] Business Exit Costs Other charges Number of Reportable Segments Reportable Segments Number of Stores Closed Represents the number of stores closed during the period. Number of Stores Converted Represents the number of stores converted to other format during the period. Number Of Stores To Be Converted Number Of Stores To Be Converted Represents the number of stores to be converted by end of the year. Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Stores [Member] Athletic Stores Stores [Member] Direct To Consumer [Member] Direct-to-Customers Direct to Consumer [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Sales Revenue Net Sales Sales Operating Income Loss Before Corporate Costs And Other Division profit Operating Income Loss Before Corporate Costs and Other Corporate Costs And Other Less: Corporate expense, net Corporate Costs and Other Operating Income Loss Operating profit Other Nonoperating Income Other income Other income Interest Expense Interest expense, net Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Income before income taxes Schedule Of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table] Schedule of Intangible Assets by 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[Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Amortization Of Intangible Assets Amortization expense Expected Amortization Expense [Table] Expected Amortization Expense [Table] Expected Amortization Expense [Table] Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year Remainder of 2013 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months 2014 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two 2015 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three 2016 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four 2017 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five 2018 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cumulative Changes In Net Gain Loss From Cash Flow Hedges Effect Net Of Tax Cash flow hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Net Of Tax Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Cash flow hedges Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Items related to pension and postretirement benefits Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain Loss [Member] Unrealized loss on available-for- sale security Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Losses [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures Defined Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member] Pension Benefits Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member] Postretirement Benefits Postretirement Benefits Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax, Total Net periodic benefit cost Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax, Total Income tax expense Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax, Total Net of tax Income Statement [Abstract] Cost Of Goods And Services Sold Cost of sales Selling General And Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Depreciation And Amortization Depreciation and amortization Costs And Expenses Costs and Expenses, Total Income Tax Expense Benefit Income tax expense Net Income Loss Net income Net income Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted-average common shares outstanding Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution (in shares) Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Nondesignated [Member] Derivatives Designated as Non-Hedging Instruments Derivative By Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Forward foreign exchange contracts Foreign Exchange Option [Member] Foreign currency option contracts Forward Contracts [Member] Diesel fuel forward contracts Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative Maturity Month And Year Derivative contracts maturity date Derivative, Maturity Month and Year Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Current Assets [Member] Current Assets Current Assets [Member] Current Liabilities [Member] Current Liabilities Current Liabilities [Member] Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Fair value of derivative asset Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability At Fair Value Fair value of derivative liability Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Asset At Fair Value Fair value of derivative asset Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 1 Level 1 Fair Value By Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, by Type [Axis] Summary of Investments, by Type [Domain] Short Term Investments [Member] Short-term Investments Auction Rate Securities [Member] Auction rate security Foreign Exchange Forward Sale Contract [Member] Foreign exchange forward contracts Foreign Exchange Forward Sale Contract [Member] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Assets Fair Value Disclosure Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis Fair Value Measurement Inputs Disclosure [Table] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table] Available For Sale Securities Current Available-for-sale securities, short-term Auction Rate Securities Noncurrent Available-for-sale securities, auction rate security Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Current Non current Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases Amount of short -term and long-term debt and capital lease obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Fair value Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Fair value The fair value amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items] Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Effect of Dilution: Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements Stock options and awards Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Axis] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Employee Stock Option [Member] Stock Option Plans Stock Option Plans Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Potential common shares excluded from calculation of diluted earning per share Contingently Issuable Shares Excluded From Diluted Earnings Per Share Contingently issuable shares excluded from diluted earnings per share Additional shares excluded from calculation of diluted earning per share as vesting conditions have not been satisfied. Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost Service cost Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan Expected Return On Plan Assets Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Gains Losses Amortization of net loss (gain) Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net benefit expense (income) Foreign Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member] Canadian Qualified Pension Plan Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Stock Option And Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Stock Option and Stock Purchase Plan Stock Option and Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Unvested Options [Member] Nonvested stock options Unvested Options [Member] Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] Restricted Stock and Units Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense Share-based compensation, realized tax benefit Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Financing Activities Tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation Employee Service Share Based Compensation Cash Received From Exercise Of Stock Options Cash received from options exercised Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise Of Stock Options Tax benefit realized from options exercised Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Unrecognized compensation cost, nonvested Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition 1 Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options, weighted-average period expected to be recognized Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number Restricted stock outstanding Outstanding at beginning of period Outstanding at end of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Rights Awards vesting period description Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period 1 Awards fully vesting period, term Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Restricted Stock Awards Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Awards, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value Total value of awards for which restrictions lapsed Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Cash flow hedges: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Net Of Tax Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Available for sale securities: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Unrealized gain Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Pension and postretirement adjustments: Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $1 $1, $3, and $3 million, respectively Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Comprehensive income Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Weighted-average risk free rate of interest Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate Expected volatility Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term 1 Weighted-average expected award life- in years Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate Dividend yield Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted-average fair value Granted Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding [Roll Forward] Shares Number of Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Number Options outstanding at the beginning of the year Options outstanding at end of period Options Outstanding, Number of Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Granted Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised Exercised Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures And Expirations In Period Expired or cancelled Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Number Options exercise at end of period Options Exercisable, Number of Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Available For Grant Options available for future grant at end of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted-Average Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term 2 Options outstanding at end of period Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term 1 Options exercisable at end of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Exercise Price at the beginning of the year Weighted Average Exercise Price at end of year Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired or cancelled Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable at end of year Options Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Intrinsic value of stock options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Total Intrinsic Value Exercised Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Intrinsic Value Outstanding Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding And Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding and exercisable Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Range One [Member] $9.85 - $15.10 Range One [Member] Range Two [Member] $15.74 - $ 23.42 Range Two [Member] Range Three [Member] $23.63 - $ 30.92 Range Three [Member] Range Four [Member] $31.79 - $35.50 Range Four [Member] Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Lower Range Limit Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Limit Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Upper Range Limit Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Limit Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Nonvested Options Outstanding Number Nonvested, Beginning Balance Nonvested, Ending Balance The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period Vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested, Beginning Balance Nonvested, Ending Balance Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Forfeited In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Expired or cancelled Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value. Restricted Stock Awards [Member] Restricted Stock Awards Restricted Stock Awards [Member] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested [Roll Forward] Number of Shares and Units Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Granted Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period Cancelled or forfeited Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Outstanding Intrinsic Value Aggregate value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms Weighted-average remaining contractual life Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event Runners Point Warenhandelsges [Member] Runners Point Warenhandelsges. mbH Runners Point Warenhandelsges [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Tax Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] From Operating Activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions, Total Qualified pension plan contributions Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Operating Activities Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Change in assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Inventories Merchandise inventories Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase Decrease In Other Accrued Liabilities Other accruals Increase Decrease In Other Operating Capital Net Other, net Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] From Investing Activities: Gain Loss On Contract Termination Lease termination gains Proceeds From Sale And Maturity Of Marketable Securities Sales and maturities of short-term investments Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments Purchases of short-term investments Payments To Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total Purchase of business, net of cash acquired Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] From Financing Activities: Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Purchase of treasury shares Payments of Dividends, Total Dividends paid Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Issuance of common stock Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock Treasury stock issued under employee stock purchase plan Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total Reduction in long-term debt Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Net change in Cash and Cash Equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid during the period: Interest Paid Interest Income Taxes Paid Income taxes Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Level 3 Level 3 Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Information [Table] Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Information [Line Items] Number Of Stores To Be Converted Future Period Represents the number of stores to be converted in future period. Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total Amortized intangible assets, Net value Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract] Liabilities assumed: Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Other long-term assets Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total Total purchase price Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangibles Trade Names Tradenames The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date as trade names. Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangibles Favorable Leases Favorable leases The amount of identifiable intangible assets established upon acquisition based on a favorable acquired lease at the acquisition date. Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain] Purchase Price Preliminary Allocation [Member] Preliminary Allocation Purchase Price Preliminary Allocation. Purchase Price Allocation Adjustments [Member] Revisions Purchase Price Revised Allocation [Member] Allocation as Revised Purchase Price Revised Allocation Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Leasehold Improvements [Member] Lease acquisition costs Foot Locker Europe [Member] Foot Locker Europe Favorable Lease [Member] Favorable leases Runners Point Favorable Leases Acquired Number of favorable lease locations acquired from Runners Point Acquisition. Intangible Asset Foreign Exchange Fluctuations The effect of foreign currency fluctuations on intangible assets. Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort. Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Tradenames, Net Value Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] Scheduleof Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense Table [Text Block] Estimated Future Expected Amortization Expense for Finite Life Intangible Assets Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Debt Instruments Table [Text Block] Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Goodwill, Acquired During Period Athletic Store [Member] Athletic Store Athletic store member. Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items] Fair Value Measurement Inputs Disclosure [Line Items] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] Acquisition and Integration costs Acquisition and integration costs incurred.