Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 216,888	$ 237,834	$ 702,718	$ 701,480
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition, Sales Returns, Reserve for Sales Returns	$ 500
Days Allowed For Entire Purchase Price For Merchandise Placed On Layaway	within 30 days
Footwear [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 118,298	131,646	395,948	389,641
Apparel [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	58,984	58,563	179,244	174,534
Sports Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue by major product categories [Line Items]
Net sales	39,606	$ 47,625	127,526	$ 137,305
Hibbett Rewards Program [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	1,600		1,600
Gift Cards [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	4,800		$ 4,800
Revenue recognized from contract liability at beginning of period	$ 500