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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 02, 2013 | Feb. 02, 2013 | Oct. 27, 2012
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Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Total intangible assets | $ 121,003 | $ 121,003 | $ 121,003
Accumulated amortization | (59,776) | (55,254) | (53,738)
Total intangible assets, net | 61,227 | 65,749 | 67,265
Goodwill | 13,954 | 13,954 | 13,954
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 75,181 | 79,703 | 81,219
Famous Footwear [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Total intangible assets | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800
Wholesale Operations [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Total intangible assets | 118,003 | 118,003 | 118,003
Goodwill | 13,954 | 13,954 | 13,954
Specialty Retail [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Total intangible assets | $ 200 | $ 200 | $ 200

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