Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Period End Date Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Security Exchange Name Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Trading Symbol Entity Interactive Data Current ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag Auditor Name Auditor Firm ID Auditor Location Document Annual Report Document Transition Report CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract] Statement [Table] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Sales Revenue [Member] Sales Revenue [Member] Sales Licensing Revenue [Member] Licensing Revenue [Member] Licensing Revenue Statement [Line Items] Sales Revenue Net Total Revenue Total revenue 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 Depreciation and amortization The amount of impairment and other non-operating charges recognized during the period. Impairment And Other Charges Impairment and other charges Operating Income Loss Income from operations Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Interest (expense) income, net Interest expense, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other (expense) / income, net Total other income / (expense), net Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest Total pre-tax income Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Income tax expense Total income tax provision Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income from continuing operations Net income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net Income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income Loss Net income attributable to Foot Locker, Inc. Net income attributable to Foot Locker, Inc. Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Basic earnings per share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Foot Locker, Inc. Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Net loss per share from discontinued operations, net of tax Earnings Per Share Basic Net earnings per share attributable to Foot Locker, Inc. Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Weighted-average shares outstanding Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted earnings per share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Foot Locker, Inc. Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net loss per share from discontinued operations, net of tax Earnings Per Share Diluted Net earnings per share attributable to Foot Locker, Inc. Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Weighted-average shares outstanding, assuming dilution Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF 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 (benefit)/expense of $-, $(1), and $3, respectively Translation adjustment, net of 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 cash flow hedges, net of tax Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit of $-, $-, and $-, respectively Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Pension and postretirement adjustments: Amount after tax of (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit obligation related to a change in an actuarial assumption and increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit (cost) credit and foreign currency fluctuations net of tax. Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period And Foreign Currency Fluctuations Net Of Tax Net actuarial gain (loss) and foreign currency fluctuations arising during the year, net of income tax expense/(benefit) of $(4), $8, and $4, respectively 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 and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $3, $3, and $3, respectively Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Net income tax benefit on translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), after Adjustments, Tax Change in fair value of derivatives, income tax benefit Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax Net actuarial gain (loss) and foreign currency fluctuations arising during the year, income tax expense (benefit) 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 and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, income tax expense CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Inventory Net Merchandise inventories Inventory, Net, Total Other Assets Current Other current assets Other current assets Assets Current Assets, current, total Property Plant And Equipment Net Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating lease right-of-use assets Deferred Tax Assets Net Noncurrent Deferred taxes Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Marketable Securities, Noncurrent Minority investments Other Assets Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total Assets Total Assets Total assets Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Other Liabilities Current Accrued and other liabilities Other Liabilities, Current, Total Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current Current portion of obligations under finance leases Current portion of debt and obligations under finance leases Operating Lease, Liability, Current Operating lease liabilities classified as current Liabilities Current Liabilities, current, total Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation Long-term debt and obligations under finance leases Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating lease liabilities classified as long-term Long-term lease obligations Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total Liabilities Total liabilities Shareholders' equity: Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital Common stock and paid-in capital: 93,396,901 and 99,070,796 shares issued, respectively Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"), net of tax Treasury Stock, Value Less: Treasury stock at cost:1,489 and 2,050,000 shares, respectively Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Ending Balance Beginning Balance Total shareholders' equity Cumulative effect of the adoption new ASUs Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Liabilities and equity, total Common Stock, Shares, Issued Ending Balance (in shares) Beginning Balance (in shares) Common stock, issued Treasury Stock, Shares Ending Balance (in treasury shares) Beginning Balance (in treasury shares) Treasury stock, shares Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Additional Paid-In Capital & Common Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Shares, Outstanding Ending Balance (in shares) Beginning Balance (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Restricted stock issued (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issued under director and stock plans Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issued under director and stock plans (in shares) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Share-based compensation expense Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations (in shares) Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Share repurchases Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Share repurchases (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Reissued - employee stock purchase plan Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued Reissued - employee stock purchase plan (in shares) Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount Retirement of treasury stock Retirement of treasury stock Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired Retirement of treasury stock (in shares) Retirement of treasury stock (in shares) Stockholders' Equity, Other Termination of joint ventures Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Cash dividends declared on common stock Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Noncontrolling interest acquired Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Cash dividends declared on common stock, per share CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS 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: Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges Non-cash impairment and other charges Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Fair value adjustments to minority investments Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Fair value change in contingent consideration Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred tax (benefit) provision Deferred income taxes Share Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense Total share-based compensation expense Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business Gain on disposal of business Gain on disposal of business 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 Accrued Liabilities And Other Operating Liabilities Accrued and other liabilities Litigation charges Pension litigation accrual Increase Decrease In Other Operating Capital Net Other, net Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] From investing activities: Payments To Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Capital Expenditures Purchase of business, net of cash acquired Purchase of business, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Minority investments Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Proceeds from sale of business Proceeds from minority investments Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of property Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities Insurance proceeds related to loss on property and equipment 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: Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt Proceeds from debt issuance, net Payments of Financing Costs Payment of debt issuance costs Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Proceeds from the revolving credit facility Repayments of Lines of Credit Repayment of the revolving credit facility Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Purchase of treasury shares Payments Of Dividends Common Stock Dividends paid on common stock Repayment of Long-term Debt, Long-term Lease Obligation, and Capital Security Payment of long-term debt and obligations under finance leases Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Shares of common stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations Shares of common stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations Proceeds From Sale Of Treasury Stock Treasury stock reissued under employee stock plan Proceeds from Stock Plans Proceeds from common stock issued under employee stock plans Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Payments to Noncontrolling Interests (Purchase of) non-controlling interest Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Contribution from non-controlling interest Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid during the year: Interest Paid Interest Income Taxes Paid Income taxes Operating Lease, Payments Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities: Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of finance lease liabilities Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Non-cash investing and financing activities: Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability Leases obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations Assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations