Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Wholesale Footwear [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	$ 87,637
Acquisition of SM Canada	1,700
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(268)
Balance at June 30, 2012	76,799
Wholesale Accessories [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	49,324
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	49,324
Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	17,798
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(202)
Balance at June 30, 2012	17,596
Net Carrying Amount [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	154,759
Acquisition of SM Canada	1,700
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(470)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 143,719

Amount as of balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination.

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