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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding	$ 124

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- Details

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Namespace Prefix:	nke_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

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- Definition

The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

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Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant