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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000014707-03-000046.txt : 20030731
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20030731095914
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000014707-03-000046
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030731
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030731

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BROWN SHOE CO INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000014707
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FOOTWEAR, (NO RUBBER) [3140]
		IRS NUMBER:				430197190
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-02191
		FILM NUMBER:		03813191

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8300 MARYLAND AVE
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 29
		CITY:			ST LOUIS
		STATE:			MO
		ZIP:			63105
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3148544000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 29
		CITY:			ST LOUIS
		STATE:			MO
		ZIP:			63166

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BROWN SHOE CO INC/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990528

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BROWN GROUP INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BROWN SHOE CO INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19720327
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<p><b>UNITED STATES</b>
<p><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</b>
<p><b>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549</b>
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<p><b>FORM 8-K</b>
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<p><b>CURRENT REPORT</b>
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<p>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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<p>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) <b>July 31, 2003</b></center>

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<center><b>BROWN SHOE COMPANY, INC.</b>
<br><i>(</i>Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</center>
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<center><b>New York</b>
<br><i>(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)</i></center>
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<center><b>1-2191</b>
<br><i>(Commission File Number)</i></center>
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<center><b>43-0197190</b>
<br><i>(IRS Employer Identification Number)</i></center>
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<center><b>8300 Maryland Avenue</b>
<br><b>St. Louis, Missouri</b>
<br><i>(Address of principal executive offices)</i></center>
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<center><b>63105</b>
<br><i>(Zip Code)</i></center>
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<center><b>(314) 854-4000</b>
<br><i>(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)</i></center>
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<p><b>Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.</b>
<p>Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced today that members of its executive
management team will be speaking with financial analysts during WSA, the
footwear industry's semi-annual trade show held in Las Vegas July 31 -
August 2, 2003. A copy of the presentation book that will be shared with
analysts will be made available on Brown Shoe's website, <u>www.brownshoe.com</u>
under "News" and then "General Company Releases," (see: <u>www.brownshoe.com/news/index.asp</u>).
<p>In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information
contained in Item 9 shall not be deemed "Filed" for purposes of Section
18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be
deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
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<p><b>SIGNATURES</b></center>

<p>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="63%"><b>BROWN SHOE COMPANY, INC.</b></td>
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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="63%">(Registrant)</td>
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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="35%">Date: July 31, 2003</td>

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<center>/s/ Michael I. Oberlander
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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="63%">Michael I. Oberlander
<br>Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary</td>
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