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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

$ 123.2

$ 133.9

$ 101.0

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(31.8)

(18.5)

(5.4)

Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, net of taxes of $8.2, $(19.6) and $33.1

15.2

(36.3)

61.4

Amortization of prior actuarial losses, net of taxes of $7.3, $2.6 and $10.7

13.5

4.8

19.7

Amortization of prior service cost

0.1

Settlement gain included in net income, net of taxes of $0, $(0.3) and $0

0.0

(0.7)

0.0

Other comprehensive (loss) income

(8.0)

(41.4)

78.3

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

(1.4)

(1.1)

(0.1)

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

(6.6)

^[1]

(40.3)

^[1]

78.4

Comprehensive income

115.2

92.5

179.3

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(1.0)

(0.3)

0.5

Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

116.2

92.8

178.8

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period, net of tax

10.8

9.1

(0.4)

Reclassification adjustments into expense, net of tax

(13.0)

0.3

1.3

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

^[1]

(2.2)

9.4

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period, net of tax

(4.2)

(0.2)

1.6

Reclassification adjustments into expense, net of tax

1.4

0.0

$ 0.0

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

^[1]

$ (2.8)

$ (0.2)

[1]	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Actuarial loss arising during the period, tax	$ 8.2	$ (19.6)	$ 33.1
Amortization of prior actuarial losses, tax	7.3	2.6	10.7
Settlement gain included in net income, tax	0.0	(0.3)	0.0
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Unrealized loss on derivatives, tax	4.9	4.1	(0.2)
Reclassification adjustments into expense, tax	(6.0)	0.2	0.6
Interest rate swap [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Unrealized loss on derivatives, tax	(2.2)	(0.1)	0.8
Reclassification adjustments into expense, tax	$ 0.7	$ 0.0	$ 0.0

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 194.1	$ 223.8
Accounts receivable, less allowances (2015 - $44.4; 2014 - $41.0)	298.9	312.7
Inventories:
Finished products	448.0	398.1
Raw materials and work-in-process	18.6	15.9
Total inventories	466.6	414.0
Deferred income taxes	0.0	28.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	54.2	63.6
Total current assets	1,013.8	1,042.2
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	431.5	415.3
Accumulated depreciation	(299.9)	(278.5)
Property, plant and equipment, net	131.6	136.8
Other assets:
Goodwill	429.1	438.8
Indefinite-lived intangibles	685.4	690.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	97.3	112.1
Deferred income taxes	3.7	2.8
Other	73.5	68.1
Total other assets	1,289.0	1,312.3
Total assets	2,434.4	2,491.3
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	199.7	149.4
Accrued salaries and wages	28.5	36.1
Other accrued liabilities	108.2	108.5
Current maturities of long-term debt	16.9	46.7
Total current liabilities	353.3	340.7
Long-term debt, less current maturities	792.9	840.9
Accrued pension liabilities	109.6	128.1
Deferred income taxes	178.6	217.0
Other liabilities	30.3	26.6
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1 par value: authorized 320,000,000 shares; shares issued, including treasury shares: 2015 - 103,915,928; 2014 - 102,253,150	103.9	102.3
Additional paid-in capital	75.9	40.1
Retained earnings	950.8	852.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(56.1)	(49.5)
Cost of shares in treasury: 2015 - 5,457,726; 2014 - 416,812	(110.8)	(11.6)
Total Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	963.7	933.5
Noncontrolling interest	6.0	4.5
Total stockholders’ equity	969.7	938.0
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 2,434.4	$ 2,491.3

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances, accounts receivable	$ 44.4	$ 41.0
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	320,000,000	320,000,000
Common stock, shares issued, including treasury shares	103,915,928	102,253,150
Treasury stock, shares	5,457,726	416,812

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$ 123.2	$ 133.9	$ 101.0
Adjustments necessary to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	48.7	53.3	56.2
Deferred income taxes	(26.7)	(19.1)	(27.8)
Stock-based compensation expense	18.7	25.1	28.2
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(4.9)	(5.6)	(3.4)
Pension contribution	0.0	(3.9)	(2.4)
Pension and SERP expense	27.9	11.9	37.3
Debt extinguishment costs	1.6	1.3	13.1
Restructuring and impairment costs	37.6	27.0	8.3
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	(10.3)	(7.7)	(1.4)
Other	(2.0)	11.5	(4.3)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	5.8	76.5	(41.3)
Inventories	(68.8)	2.9	35.1
Other operating assets	14.6	(17.8)	12.8
Accounts payable	52.9	16.2	(26.5)
Other operating liabilities	(2.8)	9.1	17.4
Net cash provided by operating activities	215.5	314.6	202.3
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(46.4)	(30.0)	(41.7)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	0.0	0.0	2.8
Investments in joint ventures	0.0	(1.1)	(2.5)
Other	(3.6)	(3.7)	(3.3)
Net cash used in investing activities	(50.0)	(34.8)	(44.7)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings of long-term debt	450.0	0.0	775.0
Payments on long-term debt	(530.9)	(249.8)	(875.0)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.4)	0.0	(2.3)
Cash dividends paid	(24.4)	(24.0)	(23.7)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(92.6)	0.0	0.0
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(7.7)	(10.5)	(0.8)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	13.3	7.3	8.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	4.9	5.6	3.4
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	2.5	1.0	2.0
Net cash used in financing activities	(187.3)	(270.4)	(112.8)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	(7.9)	0.2	(2.0)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(29.7)	9.6	42.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	223.8	214.2	171.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	194.1	223.8	214.2
OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid	34.9	42.2	48.8
Net income taxes paid	$ 49.8	$ 70.2	$ 33.5

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Total

Common Stock [Member]

Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Beginning Balance at Dec. 29, 2012

$ 643.7

$ 98.7

$ 0.0

$ 633.4

$ (87.5)

$ (2.2)

$ 1.3

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

100.4

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

0.6

101.0

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

78.4

(0.1)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

78.3

78.2

78.3

(0.1)

Shares issued under stock incentive plans net of forfeitures

1.1

Stock-based compensation expense

28.2

Proceeds over par value

7.5

Income tax benefits from stock incentive plans

3.9

Issuance of performance shares

(0.4)

Cash dividends declared

(23.6)

Issuance of treasury shares

0.6

0.0

0.6

Purchase of common stock for treasury

0.0

Purchases of shares under employee stock plans

(0.8)

Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest

2.0

Impact of stock split in the form of stock dividend

0.0

1.0

(34.2)

32.9

0.3

Ending Balance at Dec. 28, 2013

841.4

100.8

5.0

743.1

(9.2)

(2.1)

3.8

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

133.1

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

0.8

133.9

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

(40.3)

^[1]

(40.3)

(1.1)

Shares issued under stock incentive plans net of forfeitures

(41.4)

0.0

0.8

(0.8)

Stock issued for stock options exercised, net

7.3

0.7

6.6

Stock-based compensation expense

25.1

Income tax benefits from stock incentive plans

4.2

Cash dividends declared

(24.0)

Issuance of treasury shares

1.0

0.0

1.0

Purchase of common stock for treasury

0.0

Purchases of shares under employee stock plans

(10.5)

Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest

1.0

Ending Balance at Jan. 03, 2015

938.0

102.3

40.1

852.2

(49.5)

(11.6)

4.5

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

122.8

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

0.4

123.2

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

(6.6)

^[1]

(6.6)

(1.4)

Shares issued under stock incentive plans net of forfeitures

(8.0)

0.0

0.7

(0.7)

Stock issued for stock options exercised, net

13.3

0.9

12.4

Stock-based compensation expense

18.7

Income tax benefits from stock incentive plans

5.4

Cash dividends declared

(24.2)

Issuance of treasury shares

1.1

0.0

1.1

Purchase of common stock for treasury

(92.6)

Purchases of shares under employee stock plans

(7.7)

Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest

2.5

Ending Balance at Jan. 02, 2016

$ 969.7

$ 103.9

$ 75.9

$ 950.8

$ (56.1)

$ (110.8)

$ 6.0

[1]	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Shares issued under stock incentive plans, net of forfeitures	721,621	795,523	2,068,751
Shares issued for stock options exercised, net	941,157	639,655
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 0.24	$ 0.24	$ 0.24
Issuance of treasury shares	40,016	35,484	26,590
Purchase of common stock for treasury	4,804,665	0
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	276,275	379,782	17,085
Issuance of performance shares			785,458

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Jan. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel; performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel; children’s footwear, industrial work shoes, boots and apparel; and uniform shoes and boots. The Company’s portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes: Bates^®, Cat^®, Chaco^®, Cushe^®, Harley-Davidson^®, Hush Puppies^®, HyTest^®, Keds^®, Merrell^®, Saucony^®, Sebago^®, Sperry^®, Stride Rite^® and Wolverine^®. Licensing and distribution arrangements with third parties extend the global reach of the Company’s brand portfolio. The Company also operates a consumer-direct division to market both its own brands and branded footwear and apparel from other manufacturers, as well as a leathers division that markets Wolverine Performance Leathers™. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period that ends on the Saturday nearest to December 31. Fiscal 2015 had 52 weeks, fiscal 2014 had 53 weeks and fiscal 2013 contained 52 weeks. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized on the sale of products manufactured or sourced by the Company when the related goods have been shipped, legal title has passed to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue generated through licensees and distributors involving products bearing the Company’s trademarks is recognized as earned according to stated contractual terms upon either the purchase or shipment of branded products by licensees and distributors. Retail store revenue is recognized at time of sale. The Company records provisions for estimated sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on historical rates of returns and allowances and specific identification of outstanding returns not yet received from customers. However, estimates of actual returns and allowances in any future period are inherently uncertain and actual returns and allowances may differ from these estimates. If actual or expected future returns and allowances were significantly greater or less than established reserves, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period this determination was made. Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold includes the actual product costs, including inbound freight charges and certain outbound freight charges, purchasing, sourcing, inspection and receiving costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by a customer are recognized as revenue, while the related expenses incurred by the Company are recorded as cost of goods sold. Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market. Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts The Company maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from its customers’ failure to make required payments. Company management evaluates the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable based on a review of current customer status and historical collection experience. Inventories The Company values its inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the LIFO method for all domestic raw materials and work-in-process inventories and certain domestic finished goods inventories. Cost is determined using the FIFO method for all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories in foreign countries; certain domestic finished goods inventories; and for all finished goods inventories of the Company’s consumer-direct business, due to the unique nature of those operations. The Company has applied these inventory cost valuation methods consistently from year to year. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated on the basis of cost and include expenditures for computer hardware and software, store furniture and fixtures, office furniture and machinery and equipment. Normal repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method. The depreciable lives range from 14 to 20 years for buildings and improvements, from 5 to 10 years for leasehold improvements and from 3 to 10 years for machinery, equipment and software. Operating Leases The Company leases its retail stores and certain distribution and office facilities under operating leases. In addition to the minimum lease payments, leases may include rent escalation clauses, contingent rental expense and lease incentives, including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease from the time at which the Company takes possession of the property. Landlord-provided tenant improvement allowances are recorded in other liabilities and amortized as a credit to rent expense over the term of the lease. Leasehold improvements are depreciated at the lesser of the estimated useful life or lease term, including reasonably-assured lease renewals as determined at lease inception. Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs represent commitment fees, legal and other third-party costs associated with obtaining commitments for financing that result in a closing of such financings for the Company. These costs are amortized into earnings through interest expense over the terms of the respective agreements. Costs incurred in seeking financing transactions that do not close are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close. Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses. Indefinite-lived intangibles include trademarks and trade names. Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests at least annually. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by reporting unit at least annually, or when indicators of impairment are present, to determine if such assets may be impaired. If the carrying amounts of these assets are not recoverable based upon discounted cash flow and market approach analyses, the carrying amounts of such assets are reduced by the estimated difference between the carrying values and estimated fair values. The Company includes assumptions about expected future operating performance as part of a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair value. If the carrying value of these assets is not recoverable, based on the discounted cash flow analysis, management performs the next step, which compares the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value of the tangible and intangible net assets of the reporting units. Goodwill is considered impaired if the recorded value of the tangible and intangible net assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. The Company would not be required to quantitatively determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the Company determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying value. The Company may skip the qualitative assessment and quantitatively test indefinite-lived intangibles by comparison of the individual carrying values to the fair value. Future cash flows of the individual indefinite-lived intangible assets are used to measure their fair value after consideration by management of certain assumptions, such as forecasted growth rates and cost of capital, which are derived from internal projections and operating plans. The Company performs its annual testing for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all reporting units. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for information related to the results of the Company's annual test. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group may not be recoverable. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset or asset group to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment amount to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value. See Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements for information related to long-lived assets that were determined to be impaired. Retirement Benefits The determination of the obligation and expense for retirement benefits is dependent on the selection of certain actuarial assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, mortality rates and rates of increase in compensation. These assumptions are reviewed with the Company’s actuaries and updated annually based on relevant external and internal factors and information, including, but not limited to, long-term expected asset returns, rates of termination, regulatory requirements and plan changes. See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. Beginning with fiscal 2015, the Company has elected to measure its defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of December 31^st of each year, regardless of the Company's actual fiscal year end date, which is the Saturday nearest to December 31. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is based on the geographic dispersion of the earnings reported in the consolidated financial statements. A deferred income tax asset or liability is determined by applying currently-enacted tax laws and rates to the cumulative temporary differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes. The Company records an increase in liabilities for income tax accruals associated with tax benefits claimed on tax returns but not recognized for financial statement purposes (unrecognized tax benefits). The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits through interest expense and income tax expense, respectively. Foreign Currency For most of the Company’s international subsidiaries, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the year-end exchange rate. Operating statement amounts are translated at average exchange rates for each period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations and were not material for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013.

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New Accounting Standards (Notes)	12 Months Ended
New Accounting Standards (Notes)	Jan. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards [Text Block]	NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In May 2014, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”) that updates the principles for recognizing revenue. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also amends the required disclosures of the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The effective date of ASU 2014-09, after amendment by ASU 2015-14, Deferral of the Effective Date, is annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is evaluating the potential impacts of the new standard on its existing revenue recognition policies and procedures. In June 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. The Company adopted ASU 2014-12 in the first quarter of 2016 on a prospective basis for awards issued after the effective date. ASU 2014-12 did not have, nor does the Company believe it will, have a material impact on its existing stock-based compensation plans. In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 requires that an entity’s management evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The Company adopted ASU 2014-15 in the first quarter of 2016 and it did not have a significant impact on its quarterly reporting process. In April 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”). In August 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements (“ASU 2015-15”). ASU 2015-03 will require that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a deduction from the carrying amount of the debt. ASU 2015-15 allows an entity to present debt issuance costs associated with a revolving line of credit arrangement as an asset, regardless of whether a balance is outstanding. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by ASU 2015-03 or ASU 2015-15. The Company adopted these ASUs in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 on a retrospective basis. In accordance with ASU 2015-15, the Company elected to continue to present its debt issuance costs related to its revolving line of credit as an asset. Due to the adoption of this standard, the Company now includes these deferred financing costs in other noncurrent assets. Amounts have been recast for all periods presented to conform to the current presentation. The new standards did not affect the Company’s results of operations or cash flows. In April 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-04, Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employer’s Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (“ASU 2015-04”). ASU 2015-04 allows employers with a fiscal year end that does not coincide with a calendar month end to make an accounting policy election to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the end of the month closest to their fiscal year end. The Company elected to prospectively adopt the accounting standard in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. Prior periods in the Company's Consolidated financial statements were not retrospectively adjusted. In July 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015-11”). ASU 2015-11 requires that an entity measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This ASU does not apply to inventory measured using last-in, first-out. ASU 2015-11 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company does not expect the new standard to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In November 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes ("ASU 2015-17"). ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. This ASU applies to all entities that present a classified statement of financial position. The Company early adopted ASU 2015-17 effective January 2, 2016 on a prospective basis. Adoption of this ASU resulted in a reclassification of net current deferred tax asset to the net non-current deferred tax asset in the Consolidated balance sheet as of January 2, 2016. No prior periods were retrospectively adjusted. In January 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ("ASU 2016-01"). ASU 2016-01 enhances the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. This ASU addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial statements. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is evaluating the potential impacts of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

The entire disclosure of changes in accounting principles, including adoption of new accounting pronouncements, that describes the new methods, amount and effects on financial statement line items.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Change in Accounting Principle
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Direct Effects of a Change in Accounting Principle
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 250
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Indirect Effects of a Change in Accounting Principle
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Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

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Earnings Per Share (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions, except per share data)	2015			2014			2013
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	122.8		$	133.1		$	100.4
Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock	(2.8		)	(2.9		)	(2.3		)
Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share	120.0			130.2			98.1
Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock	0.1			0.1			0.1
Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share	$	120.1		$	130.3		$	98.2
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding	102.0			101.4			100.2
Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock	(3.4		)	(3.2		)	(3.3		)
Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share	98.6			98.2			96.9
Effect of dilutive stock options	1.4			1.9			2.0
Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share	100.0			100.1			98.9
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.22		$	1.33		$	1.01
Diluted	$	1.20		$	1.30		$	0.99

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, which comprises trademarks and trade names, is as follows:



(In millions)	Goodwill			Indefinite-lived intangibles			Total
Balance at December 28, 2013	$	445.3		$	690.5		$	1,135.8
Foreign currency translation effects	(6.5		)	—			(6.5		)
Balance at January 3, 2015	$	438.8		$	690.5		$	1,129.3
Impairment	—			(5.1		)	(5.1		)
Foreign currency translation effects	(9.7		)	—			(9.7		)
Balance at January 2, 2016	$	429.1		$	685.4		$	1,114.5



	January 2, 2016
(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)	Gross carrying value		Accumulated amortization		Net
Customer relationships	17	$	100.5	$	16.7	$	83.8
Licensing arrangements	1	28.8		22.0		6.8
Developed product technology	2	14.9		9.8		5.1
Other	3	11.2		9.6		1.6
Total		$	155.4	$	58.1	$	97.3



	January 3, 2015
(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)	Gross carrying value		Accumulated amortization		Net
Customer relationships	17	$	100.5	$	11.5	$	89.0
Licensing arrangements	2	28.8		15.2		13.6
Developed product technology	3	14.9		6.8		8.1
Other	2	10.4		9.0		1.4
Total		$	154.6	$	42.5	$	112.1



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020
Amortization expense	$	14.0	$	8.9	$	5.3	$	5.1	$	5.1

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Accounts Receivable (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable (Notes)	Jan. 02, 2016
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE The Company has an agreement with a financial institution to sell selected trade accounts receivable on a recurring, nonrecourse basis that expires in 2017. Under the agreement, up to $200.0 million of accounts receivable may be sold to the financial institution and remain outstanding at any point in time. After the sale, the Company does not retain any interests in the accounts receivable and removes them from its consolidated balance sheet, but continues to service and collect the outstanding accounts receivable on behalf of the financial institution. The Company recognizes a servicing asset or servicing liability, initially measured at fair value, each time it undertakes an obligation to service the accounts receivable under the agreement. The fair value of this obligation resulted in a nominal servicing liability at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015. For receivables sold under the agreement, 90% of the stated amount is paid for in cash to the Company at the time of sale, with the remainder paid to the Company at the completion of the collection process. As of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, this program had reduced the Company's accounts receivable by $77.6 million and $60.9 million, respectively. The Company sold a total of $657.4 million and $72.8 million of accounts receivable at their stated amounts, less a $1.4 million and $0.1 million fee charged by the financial institution, during fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fee is recorded in other expense. Net proceeds of this program are classified in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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Inventories	12 Months Ended
Inventories	Jan. 02, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES The Company used the LIFO method to value inventories of $78.7 million at January 2, 2016 and $62.5 million at January 3, 2015. If the FIFO method had been used, inventories would have been $27.0 million and $25.1 million higher than reported at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Indebtedness

DEBT

Total debt consists of the following obligations:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016			January 3, 2015
Term Loan A Facility, due July 13, 2020	$	444.4		$	525.2
Public Bonds, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375.0			375.0
Capital lease obligation	0.6			0.6
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(10.2		)	(13.2		)
Total debt	$	809.8		$	887.6

The Company has a capital lease obligation with payments scheduled to continue through February 2022.

The Company included in interest expense the amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $3.7 million, $ 4.2 million and $6.1 million in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Annual maturities of debt for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 are as follows:



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Annual maturities of debt	$	16.9	$	28.2	$	28.2	$	45.1	$	701.5	$	0.1

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

ACCUMLATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 is as follows:



(In millions)	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Foreign exchange contracts				Interest rate swap			Pension adjustments				Total
Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 28, 2013	$	0.5		$	(0.8	)		$	0.6		$	(9.5	)		$	(9.2	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications ⁽¹⁾	(17.4		)	9.1				(0.2		)	(36.3		)		(44.8		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			0.5			⁽²⁾	—			6.5			⁽³⁾	7.0
Income tax expense (benefit)	—			(0.2		)		—			(2.3		)		(2.5		)
Net reclassifications	—			0.3				—			4.2				4.5
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) ⁽¹⁾	(17.4		)	9.4				(0.2		)	(32.1		)		(40.3		)
Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 3, 2015	$	(16.9	)	$	8.6			$	0.4		$	(41.6	)		$	(49.5	)

Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 3, 2015	$	(16.9	)	$	8.6			$	0.4		$	(41.6	)		$	(49.5	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications ⁽¹⁾	(30.4		)	10.8				(4.2		)	15.2				(8.6		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(19.0		)	⁽²⁾	2.1			20.9			⁽³⁾	4.0
Income tax expense (benefit)	—			6.0				(0.7		)	(7.3		)		(2.0		)
Net reclassifications	—			(13.0		)		1.4			13.6				2.0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) ⁽¹⁾	(30.4		)	(2.2		)		(2.8		)	28.8				(6.6		)
Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 2, 2016	$	(47.3	)	$	6.4			$	(2.4	)	$	(12.8	)		$	(56.1	)


⁽¹⁾	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.


⁽²⁾	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.


⁽³⁾	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net pension expense (see Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional details).

The entire disclosure for comprehensive income, which includes, but is not limited to, 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income.

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Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

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Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Property, Plant and Equipment


	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Land	$	4.1	$	4.1
Buildings and improvements	105.6		114.3
Machinery and equipment	211.7		194.9
Software	110.1		102.0
Gross cost	431.5		415.3
Less: accumulated depreciation	299.9		278.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	131.6	$	136.8

Depreciation expense was $33.1 million, $37.6 million and $37.8 million for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Minimum rental payments due under all non-cancelable operating leases for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 are as follows:



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Minimum rental payments	$	53.6	$	45.2	$	39.1	$	34.6	$	31.2	$	128.5

Rental expense under all operating leases, consisting primarily of minimum rentals, totaled $54.8 million in fiscal 2015, $59.2 million in fiscal 2014 and $55.9 million in fiscal 2013.

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Financial Instruments and Risk Management

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments and Risk Management

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT



Level 1:		Fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2:		Fair value is measured using either direct or indirect inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for similar assets or liabilities.

Level 3:		Fair value is measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.



(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Carrying value	$	809.2	$	887.0
Fair value	836.3		928.4

The Company follows ASC 815, which is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting and requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value by establishing criteria for designation and effectiveness of hedging relationships. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated primarily with U.S. dollar inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business. These foreign currency forward exchange hedge contracts extend out to a maximum of 349 days and 336 days, as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. The Company also utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to manage foreign currency translation exposure. Foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedges are offset by foreign exchange gains or losses resulting from the underlying exposures of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

The notional amounts of the Company’s derivative instruments are as follows:



(Dollars in millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Foreign exchange contracts:
Hedge contracts	$	192.6	$	141.6
Non-hedge contracts	23.2		—
Interest rate swaps ⁽¹⁾	609.7		405.4


⁽¹⁾	Includes a forward starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $288.8 million, which has an effective date of October 17, 2016.



	Fair Value Measurements
	Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Financial assets:
Foreign exchange contracts asset - hedge	$	6.7	$	8.6
Foreign exchange contracts asset - non-hedge	0.5		—
Interest rate swap asset	0.2		0.6
Financial liabilities:
Interest rate swap liability	$	3.9	$	—
Foreign exchange contracts asset - non-hedge	0.1		—

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Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Expected market price volatility ⁽¹⁾	28.8	%	29.6	%	33.2	%
Risk-free interest rate ⁽²⁾	1.3	%	1.2	%	0.6	%
Dividend yield ⁽³⁾	0.9	%	0.9	%	1.2	%
Expected term ⁽⁴⁾	4 years		4 years		4 years


⁽¹⁾	Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected volatility is based on the daily percentage change in the price of the stock over the four years prior to the grant.


⁽²⁾	Represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect for the expected term of the option at the time of grant.


⁽³⁾	Represents the Company’s estimated cash dividend yield for the expected term.


⁽⁴⁾	Represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. As part of the determination of the expected term, the Company concluded that all employee groups exhibit similar exercise and post-vesting termination behavior.

A summary of the stock option transactions is as follows:



	Shares Under Option		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions)
Outstanding at December 29, 2012	5,500,982		$	13.84	5.9	$	34.4
Granted	1,489,813		21.76
Exercised	(851,874	)	11.46
Cancelled	(107,680	)	20.89
Outstanding at December 28, 2013	6,031,241		$	16.00	6.2	$	104.9
Granted	1,349,849		27.09
Exercised	(737,402	)	13.15
Cancelled	(245,695	)	24.16
Outstanding at January 3, 2015	6,397,993		$	18.36	6.2	$	68.3
Granted	1,366,137		28.22
Exercised	(1,003,896	)	14.63
Cancelled	(387,840	)	26.93
Outstanding at January 2, 2016	6,372,394		$	20.54	6.1	$	8.6
Estimated forfeitures	(9,708	)
Vested or expected to vest at January 2, 2016	6,362,686		$	20.53	6.1	$	5.9
Nonvested at January 2, 2016 and expected to vest	(2,021,240	)
Exercisable at January 2, 2016	4,341,446		$	17.64	5.0	$	8.6

A summary of the nonvested restricted shares and units is as follows:



	Restricted Awards		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Performance Awards		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at December 29, 2012	1,398,462		$	16.58	779,394		$	18.93
Granted	744,287		22.18		789,814		21.52
Vested	(102,724	)	15.35		(28,580	)	13.62
Forfeited	(109,600	)	19.96		(109,628	)	20.99
Nonvested at December 28, 2013	1,930,425		$	18.61	1,431,000		$	20.31
Granted	689,345		27.09		609,335		27.03
Vested	(700,543	)	16.49		(244,625	)	18.85
Forfeited	(192,045	)	22.39		(304,940	)	20.27
Nonvested at January 3, 2015	1,727,182		$	22.44	1,490,770		$	23.30
Granted	677,113		27.26		732,124		28.62
Vested	(398,582	)	18.99		(311,343	)	20.47
Forfeited	(279,074	)	25.90		(405,432	)	24.76
Nonvested at January 2, 2016	1,726,639		$	24.57	1,506,119		$	26.08

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Retirement Plans

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Retirement Plans

RETIREMENT PLANS



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014
Change in projected benefit obligations:
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$	432.9		$	395.4
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	9.0			7.2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.5			20.3
Actuarial (gains) losses	(50.1		)	66.2
Benefits paid to plan participants	(17.5		)	(32.2		)
Settlements	—			(24.0		)
Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	$	392.8		$	432.9
Change in fair value of pension assets:
Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	$	302.1		$	319.6
Actual return on plan assets	(6.2		)	32.5
Company contributions - pension	—			3.9
Company contributions - SERP	2.4			2.3
Benefits paid to plan participants	(17.5		)	(32.2		)
Settlements	—			(24.0		)
Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	$	280.8		$	302.1
Funded status	$	(112.0	)	$	(130.8	)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Non-current assets	$	1.6		$	1.1
Current liabilities	(4.0		)	(3.8		)
Non-current liabilities	(109.6		)	(128.1		)
Net amount recognized	$	(112.0	)	$	(130.8	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(12.7) and $(41.5))	$	(18.2	)	$	(62.6	)
Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.1) and $(0.1))	(0.1		)	(0.1		)
Net amount recognized	$	(18.3	)	$	(62.7	)
Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	$	(112.0	)	$	(130.8	)
Nonqualified trust assets (cash surrender value of life insurance) recorded in other assets and intended to satisfy the projected benefit obligation of unfunded SERP obligations	58.4			53.4
Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	$	(53.6	)	$	(77.4	)

The accumulated benefit obligations for all defined benefit pension plans and the SERP were $375.5 million at January 2, 2016 and $412.3 million at January 3, 2015.

The following is a summary of net pension and SERP expense recognized by the Company:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014			2013
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	$	9.0		$	7.2		$	9.0
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.5			20.3			18.8
Expected return on pension assets	(20.5		)	(22.1		)	(21.0		)
Net amortization loss	20.9			7.5			30.5
Settlement gain	—			(1.0		)	—
Net pension expense	$	27.9		$	11.9		$	37.3
Less: SERP expense	7.8			7.6			8.1
Qualified defined benefit pension plans expense	$	20.1		$	4.3		$	29.2

The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation amounts and the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s pension and post-retirement plans are as follows:



	Fiscal Year
	2015	2014
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
Discount rate	5.00%	4.37%
Rate of compensation increase - pension	4.85%	4.85%
Rate of compensation increase - SERP	7.00%	7.00%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:
Discount rate	4.37%	5.26%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.50%
Rate of compensation increase - pension	4.85%	4.85%
Rate of compensation increase - SERP	7.00%	7.00%



	January 2, 2016
(In millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities	$	—	$	169.8	$	—	$	169.8	60.5	%
Fixed income investments	—		99.2		0.3		99.5		35.4	%
Other	—		—		11.5		11.5		4.1	%
Fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	269.0	$	11.8	$	280.8	100.0	%



	January 3, 2015
(In millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities	$	—	$	195.6	$	—	$	195.6	64.7	%
Fixed income investments	—		105.9		0.3		106.2		35.2	%
Other	—		—		0.3		0.3		0.1	%
Fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	301.5	$	0.6	$	302.1	100.0	%

The Company expects to contribute approximately $1.5 million to its qualified defined benefit pension plans and $3.9 million to the SERP in fiscal 2016.

Expected benefit payments for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 are as follows:



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021-2025
Expected benefit payments	$	20.1	$	20.4	$	20.9	$	21.3	$	22.0	$	119.5

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

INCOME TAXES

The geographic components of earnings before income taxes are as follows:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015		2014		2013
United States	$	102.1	$	132.4	$	76.7
Foreign	62.5		49.1		51.0
Earnings before income taxes	$	164.6	$	181.5	$	127.7

The provisions for income taxes consist of the following:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014			2013
Current expense:
Federal	$	48.9		$	42.1		$	37.1
State	5.2			5.6			2.2
Foreign	11.6			18.0			15.0
Deferred expense (credit):
Federal	(22.0		)	(9.3		)	(23.5		)
State	(1.9		)	(6.6		)	(3.0		)
Foreign	(0.4		)	(2.2		)	(1.1		)
Income tax provision	$	41.4		$	47.6		$	26.7

A reconciliation of the Company’s total income tax expense and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to earnings before income taxes is as follows:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014			2013
Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$	57.6		$	63.5		$	44.7
State income taxes, net of federal income tax	1.8			3.7			0.5
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:
Cayman Islands	(0.4		)	(5.5		)	(5.4		)
Bermuda	—			(0.4		)	2.7
Other	(1.9		)	1.1			1.7
Tax credits	(0.4		)	(0.7		)	(2.2		)
Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:
Hong Kong	(18.1		)	(16.4		)	(17.1		)
Other	0.2			3.6			3.1
Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	0.1			—			(1.2		)
Change in valuation allowance	(1.3		)	(19.2		)	0.1
Change in state tax rates	(0.7		)	(6.0		)	(2.0		)
Gain on intercompany sale of subsidiary stock	—			23.2			—
Non-deductible expenses	3.5			1.1			0.9
Other	1.0			(0.4		)	0.9
Income tax provision	$	41.4		$	47.6		$	26.7

Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016			January 3, 2015
Deferred income tax assets:
Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$	22.1		$	16.6
Deferred compensation accruals	7.9			10.9
Accrued pension expense	40.1			47.2
Stock-based compensation	20.0			20.2
Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	13.9			13.9
Other amounts not deductible until paid	12.1			14.2
Other	1.3			1.0
Total gross deferred income tax assets	117.4			124.0
Less valuation allowance	(9.5		)	(10.5		)
Net deferred income tax assets	107.9			113.5
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	—			(3.8		)
Intangible assets	(276.3		)	(288.5		)
Other	(6.5		)	(10.3		)
Total deferred income tax liabilities	(282.8		)	(302.6		)
Net deferred income tax liabilities	$	(174.9	)	$	(189.1	)

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	8.6		$	8.6
Increases related to current year tax positions	1.1			1.7
Decreases related to prior year positions	(0.6		)	(1.3		)
Decrease due to lapse of statute	(0.4		)	(0.4		)
Ending balance	$	8.7		$	8.6

For the majority of tax jurisdictions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2011.

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Litigation and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Litigation and Contingencies

LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Minimum royalties	$	2.0	$	1.8	$	1.4	$	1.5	$	1.5	$	—
Minimum advertising	3.1		3.2		3.3		3.4		3.5		7.3

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Business Segments

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segments

BUSINESS SEGMENTS


•	Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group, consisting of Merrell^® footwear and apparel, Cat^® footwear, Hush Puppies^® footwear and apparel, Chaco^® footwear, Sebago^® footwear and apparel and Cushe^® footwear;


•	Wolverine Boston Group, consisting of Sperry^® footwear and apparel, Saucony^® footwear and apparel and Keds^® footwear and apparel;


•	Wolverine Heritage Group, consisting of Wolverine^® footwear and apparel, Bates^® uniform footwear, Harley-Davidson^® footwear and HyTest^® safety footwear; and


•	Wolverine Multi-Brand Group, consisting of Stride Rite^® footwear and apparel and the Company's multi-brand consumer-direct businesses.

The Company also reports “Other” and “Corporate” categories. The Other category consists of the Company’s leather marketing operations and sourcing operations that include third-party commission revenues. The Corporate category consists of unallocated corporate expenses, including restructuring and impairment costs. The Company’s operating segments are determined based on how the Company internally reports and evaluates financial information used to make operating decisions. The operating segment managers all report directly to the chief operating decision maker.



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014			2013
Revenue:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	957.5		$	1,024.6		$	998.4
Wolverine Boston Group	942.8			906.1			887.4
Wolverine Heritage Group	370.5			369.7			352.9
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	351.2			399.0			402.0
Other	69.6			61.7			50.4
Total	$	2,691.6		$	2,761.1		$	2,691.1
Operating profit (loss):
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	197.7		$	216.0		$	201.3
Wolverine Boston Group	132.9			132.9			153.4
Wolverine Heritage Group	54.6			59.5			54.3
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	5.2			14.3			21.2
Other	5.6			4.4			3.7
Corporate	(194.9		)	(197.2		)	(241.6		)
Total	$	201.1		$	229.9		$	192.3
Depreciation and amortization expense:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	3.4		$	3.7		$	4.0
Wolverine Boston Group	4.2			3.4			2.6
Wolverine Heritage Group	0.5			0.5			0.6
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	6.3			6.7			6.3
Other	1.5			1.8			2.0
Corporate	32.8			37.2			40.7
Total	$	48.7		$	53.3		$	56.2
Capital expenditures:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	4.7		$	3.4		$	3.4
Wolverine Boston Group	8.3			5.3			7.8
Wolverine Heritage Group	0.4			0.3			0.5
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	7.2			8.1			14.4
Other	0.9			0.4			1.8
Corporate	24.9			12.5			13.8
Total	$	46.4		$	30.0		$	41.7



(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Total assets:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	444.2	$	454.7
Wolverine Boston Group	1,324.2		1,315.9
Wolverine Heritage Group	169.9		153.8
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	204.3		222.8
Other	23.9		21.5
Corporate	267.9		322.6
Total	$	2,434.4	$	2,491.3
Goodwill:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	130.4	$	131.6
Wolverine Boston Group	256.2		264.7
Wolverine Heritage Group	16.5		16.5
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	26.0		26.0
Total	$	429.1	$	438.8

Geographic dispersion of revenue from external customers, based on shipping destination is as follows:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015		2014		2013
United States	$	1,948.9	$	1,990.2	$	1,984.8
Foreign:
Europe, Middle East and Africa	345.3		391.0		362.0
Canada	141.2		163.0		166.2
Other	256.2		216.9		178.1
Total from foreign territories	742.7		770.9		706.3
Total revenue	$	2,691.6	$	2,761.1	$	2,691.1

The location of the Company’s tangible long-lived assets, which is comprised of property, plant and equipment, is as follows:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015		December 29, 2012
United States	$	117.7	$	126.8	$	136.7
Foreign countries	13.9		10.0		15.2
Total	$	131.6	$	136.8	$	151.9

The Company does not believe that it is dependent upon any single customer because no customer accounts for more than 10% of consolidated revenue in any year.

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Restructuring Activities

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Restructuring Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Activities

RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES

2014 Plan



(In millions)	Severance and employee related			Impairment of property and equipment			Costs associated with exit or disposal activities			Total
Balance at December 28, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Restructuring costs	2.6			5.5			13.1			21.2
Amounts paid	(1.6		)	—			(3.4		)	(5.0		)
Charges against assets	—			(5.5		)	(3.2		)	(8.7		)
Balance at January 3, 2015	$	1.0		$	—		$	6.5		$	7.5
Restructuring costs	2.9			5.4			9.0			17.3
Amounts paid	(1.8		)	—			(7.2		)	(9.0		)
Charges against assets	—			(5.4		)	(1.8		)	(7.2		)
Balance at January 2, 2016	$	2.1		$	—		$	6.5		$	8.6

2013 Plan

The following is a summary of the activity during fiscal 2014 and 2013, with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the 2013 Plan, by category of costs.



(In millions)	Severance and employee related			Costs associated with exit or disposal activities			Total
Balance at December 29, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
Restructuring costs	1.4			6.2			7.6
Amounts paid	(1.4		)	—			(1.4		)
Charges against assets	—			(5.7		)	(5.7		)
Balance at December 28, 2013	$	—		$	0.5		$	0.5
Restructuring costs	0.1			0.9			1.0
Amounts paid	(0.1		)	(1.2		)	(1.3		)
Charges against assets	—			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
Balance at January 3, 2015	$	—		$	—		$	—

Other Restructuring Activities

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

The following is a summary of assets and impairments that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.



	Fiscal 2015				Fiscal 2014
(In millions)	Fair Value		Impairment		Fair Value		Impairment
Property and equipment	$	1.8	$	17.0	$	0.6	$	5.5
Indefinite-lived intangibles	15.0		5.1		—		—

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Business Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
Business Acquisitions	Jan. 02, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS On October 9, 2012, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of PLG as well as certain other assets. Consideration paid to acquire PLG was approximately $1,249.5 million in cash. PLG markets casual and athletic footwear, apparel and related accessories for adults and children under well-known brand names including Sperry^®, Saucony^®, Stride Rite^® and Keds^®. The Company accounted for the acquisition under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The related assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. The operating results for PLG are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations beginning October 9, 2012. For fiscal 2014, the Company incurred $15.2 million of acquisition-related integration costs included within selling, general and administrative expenses within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. These costs include other purchased services ($1.1 million), compensation expenses ($3.9 million) and other integration costs ($10.2 million). For fiscal 2013, the Company incurred $41.5 million of acquisition-related integration costs included within selling, general and administrative expenses within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. These costs include compensation expenses ($26.2 million), other purchased services ($10.6 million), amortization expense related to short-lived intangible assets ($2.4 million) and professional and legal fees ($2.3 million).

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

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Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS OF THE PUBLIC BONDS

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	613.3		$	2,628.6		$	723.8		$	(1,274.1	)	$	2,691.6
Cost of goods sold	458.4			1,948.8			375.2			(1,145.5		)	1,636.9
Restructuring costs	(0.1		)	2.8			0.3			—			3.0
Gross profit	155.0			677.0			348.3			(128.6		)	1,051.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses	127.9			559.2			257.5			(128.6		)	816.0
Restructuring and impairment costs	3.5			24.0			7.1			—			34.6
Operating profit	23.6			93.8			83.7			—			201.1
Other expenses:
Interest expense (income), net	38.6			0.1			(0.5		)	—			38.2
Debt extinguishment costs	1.6			—			—			—			1.6
Other income	(1.2		)	(1.1		)	(1.0		)	—			(3.3		)
Total other expense (income)	39.0			(1.0		)	(1.5		)	—			36.5
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(15.4		)	94.8			85.2			—			164.6
Income tax expense (benefit)	(6.3		)	38.6			9.1			—			41.4
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(9.1		)	56.2			76.1			—			123.2
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	131.9			13.6			88.0			(233.5		)	—
Net earnings	122.8			69.8			164.1			(233.5		)	123.2
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.4			—			0.4
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	122.8		$	69.8		$	163.7		$	(233.5	)	$	122.8

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net earnings	$	122.8		$	69.8	$	164.1		$	(233.5	)	$	123.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(31.8		)	—		(31.8		)	31.8			(31.8		)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	(2.2		)	—		(2.2		)	2.2			(2.2		)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(2.8		)	—		—			—			(2.8		)
Pension adjustments	28.8			1.2		—			(1.2		)	28.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8.0		)	1.2		(34.0		)	32.8			(8.0		)
Comprehensive income	114.8			71.0		130.1			(200.7		)	115.2
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1.4		)	—		(1.0		)	1.4			(1.0		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	116.2		$	71.0	$	131.1		$	(202.1	)	$	116.2

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	607.8		$	3,276.1		$	848.8		$	(1,971.6	)	$	2,761.1
Cost of goods sold	442.9			2,594.9			483.5			(1,847.5		)	1,673.8
Restructuring costs	0.1			—			0.9			—			1.0
Gross profit	164.8			681.2			364.4			(124.1		)	1,086.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses	126.1			555.1			258.1			(124.1		)	815.2
Acquisition-related integration costs	6.5			1.1			7.6			—			15.2
Restructuring costs	3.0			10.4			12.6			—			26.0
Operating profit (loss)	29.2			114.6			86.1			—			229.9
Other expenses:
Interest expense (income), net	45.4			0.1			(0.1		)	—			45.4
Debt extinguishment costs	1.3			—			—			—			1.3
Other expense (income), net	—			(1.3		)	3.0			—			1.7
Total other expense (income)	46.7			(1.2		)	2.9			—			48.4
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(17.5		)	115.8			83.2			—			181.5
Income tax expense	0.7			37.7			9.2			—			47.6
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(18.2		)	78.1			74.0			—			133.9
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	151.3			9.4			74.7			(235.4		)	—
Net earnings	133.1			87.5			148.7			(235.4		)	133.9
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.8			—			0.8
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	133.1		$	87.5		$	147.9		$	(235.4	)	$	133.1

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net earnings	$	133.1		$	87.5		$	148.7		$	(235.4	)	$	133.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17.4		)	—			(18.5		)	17.4			(18.5		)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	9.4			—			9.4			(9.4		)	9.4
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(0.2		)	—			—			—			(0.2		)
Pension adjustments	(32.1		)	(10.3		)	—			10.3			(32.1		)
Other comprehensive loss	(40.3		)	(10.3		)	(9.1		)	18.3			(41.4		)
Comprehensive income	92.8			77.2			139.6			(217.1		)	92.5
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			(0.3		)	—			(0.3		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	92.8		$	77.2		$	139.9		$	(217.1	)	$	92.8

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	538.2		$	3,849.1		$	774.4	$	(2,470.6	)	$	2,691.1
Cost of goods sold	383.8			3,207.9			415.4		(2,388.1		)	1,619.0
Restructuring costs	0.1			—			7.5		—			7.6
Gross profit	154.3			641.2			351.5		(82.5		)	1,064.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses	139.0			506.7			266.8		(82.5		)	830.0
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	16.9			14.9			9.7		—			41.5
Restructuring and impairment costs	—			—			0.7		—			0.7
Operating profit (loss)	(1.6		)	119.6			74.3		—			192.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense (income), net	52.1			(0.2		)	0.1		—			52.0
Debt extinguishment costs	13.1			—			—		—			13.1
Other expense (income), net	(3.7		)	0.1			3.1		—			(0.5		)
Total other expense (income)	61.5			(0.1		)	3.2		—			64.6
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(63.1		)	119.7			71.1		—			127.7
Income tax expense	1.5			19.3			5.9		—			26.7
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(64.6		)	100.4			65.2		—			101.0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	165.0			114.5			21.7		(301.2		)	—
Net earnings	100.4			214.9			86.9		(301.2		)	101.0
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.6		—			0.6
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	100.4		$	214.9		$	86.3	$	(301.2	)	$	100.4

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net earnings	$	100.4		$	214.9	$	86.9		$	(301.2	)	$	101.0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5.4		)	—		(5.4		)	5.4			(5.4		)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	0.9			—		0.9			(0.9		)	0.9
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	1.6			—		—			—			1.6
Pension adjustments	81.2			13.1		—			(13.1		)	81.2
Other comprehensive (loss) income	78.3			13.1		(4.5		)	(8.6		)	78.3
Comprehensive income	178.7			228.0		82.4			(309.8		)	179.3
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(0.1		)	—		0.6			—			0.5
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	178.8		$	228.0	$	81.8		$	(309.8	)	$	178.8

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

As of January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	27.2		$	2.6		$	164.3		$	—		$	194.1
Accounts receivable, net	84.8			105.8			108.3			—			298.9
Inventories:
Finished products	(0.8		)	371.7			77.1			—			448.0
Raw materials and work-in-process	0.8			1.8			16.0			—			18.6
Total inventories	—			373.5			93.1			—			466.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10.7			24.9			18.6			—			54.2
Total current assets	122.7			506.8			384.3			—			1,013.8
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	228.4			170.5			32.6			—			431.5
Accumulated depreciation	(178.1		)	(103.6		)	(18.2		)	—			(299.9		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	50.3			66.9			14.4			—			131.6
Other assets:
Goodwill	2.7			353.3			73.1			—			429.1
Indefinite-lived intangibles	3.8			675.3			6.3			—			685.4
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.6			96.7			—			—			97.3
Deferred income taxes	—			—			3.7			—			3.7
Other	54.1			15.6			3.8			—			73.5
Intercompany accounts receivable	19.8			3,002.0			583.9			(3,605.7		)	—
Investment in affiliates	3,388.4			854.0			949.4			(5,191.8		)	—
Total other assets	3,469.4			4,996.9			1,620.2			(8,797.5		)	1,289.0
Total assets	$	3,642.4		$	5,570.6		$	2,018.9		$	(8,797.5	)	$	2,434.4

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued

As of January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	37.3		$	98.7	$	63.7	$	—		$	199.7
Accrued salaries and wages	17.2			4.3		7.0		—			28.5
Other accrued liabilities	42.6			35.6		30.0		—			108.2
Current maturities of long-term debt	16.9			—		—		—			16.9
Total current liabilities	114.0			138.6		100.7		—			353.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	792.3			0.6		—		—			792.9
Accrued pension liabilities	91.2			18.4		—		—			109.6
Deferred income taxes	(75.2		)	249.8		4.0		—			178.6
Other liabilities	17.0			11.2		2.1		—			30.3
Intercompany accounts payable	1,739.4			1,360.0		506.3		(3,605.7		)	—
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	963.7			3,792.0		1,399.8		(5,191.8		)	963.7
Noncontrolling interest	—			—		6.0		—			6.0
Total stockholders’ equity	963.7			3,792.0		1,405.8		(5,191.8		)	969.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,642.4		$	5,570.6	$	2,018.9	$	(8,797.5	)	$	2,434.4

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

As of January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	11.4		$	3.3		$	209.1		$	—		$	223.8
Accounts receivable, net	18.8			181.4			112.5			—			312.7
Inventories:
Finished products	59.5			260.0			78.6			—			398.1
Raw materials and work-in-process	2.1			1.3			12.5			—			15.9
Total inventories	61.6			261.3			91.1			—			414.0
Deferred income taxes	12.8			14.0			1.3			—			28.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24.8			21.4			17.4			—			63.6
Total current assets	129.4			481.4			431.4			—			1,042.2
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	230.7			150.7			33.9			—			415.3
Accumulated depreciation	(183.3		)	(72.6		)	(22.6		)	—			(278.5		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	47.4			78.1			11.3			—			136.8
Other assets:
Goodwill	7.9			353.0			77.9			—			438.8
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.3			674.9			11.3			—			690.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.6			111.5			—			—			112.1
Deferred income taxes	—			—			2.8			—			2.8
Other	53.1			11.9			3.1			—			68.1
Intercompany accounts receivable	22.1			2,225.4			621.1			(2,868.6		)	—
Investment in affiliates	3,158.2			608.8			1,221.3			(4,988.3		)	—
Total other assets	3,246.2			3,985.5			1,937.5			(7,856.9		)	1,312.3
Total assets	$	3,423.0		$	4,545.0		$	2,380.2		$	(7,856.9	)	$	2,491.3

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued

As of January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	37.5		$	66.4	$	45.5	$	—		$	149.4
Accrued salaries and wages	23.2			6.0		6.9		—			36.1
Other accrued liabilities	31.6			40.9		36.0		—			108.5
Current maturities of long-term debt	46.7			—		—		—			46.7
Total current liabilities	139.0			113.3		88.4		—			340.7
Long-term debt, less current maturities	840.3			0.6		—		—			840.9
Accrued pension liabilities	106.6			21.5		—		—			128.1
Deferred income taxes	(60.7		)	274.7		3.0		—			217.0
Other liabilities	13.3			10.6		2.7		—			26.6
Intercompany accounts payable	1,451.0			734.5		683.1		(2,868.6		)	—
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	933.5			3,389.8		1,598.5		(4,988.3		)	933.5
Noncontrolling interest	—			—		4.5		—			4.5
Total stockholders’ equity	933.5			3,389.8		1,603.0		(4,988.3		)	938.0
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,423.0		$	4,545.0	$	2,380.2	$	(7,856.9	)	$	2,491.3

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	221.2		$	24.3		$	(30.0	)	$	—	$	215.5
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(15.9		)	(21.1		)	(9.4		)			(46.4		)
Other	0.3			(3.9		)	—			—		(3.6		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15.6		)	(25.0		)	(9.4		)	—		(50.0		)
Financing activities
Borrowings of long-term debt	450.0			—			—			—		450.0
Payments of long-term debt	(530.9		)	—			—			—		(530.9		)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.4		)	—			—			—		(2.4		)
Cash dividends paid	(24.4		)	—			—			—		(24.4		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(92.6		)	—			—			—		(92.6		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(7.7		)	—			—			—		(7.7		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	13.3			—			—			—		13.3
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	4.9			—			—			—		4.9
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	—			—			2.5			—		2.5
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(189.8		)	—			2.5			—		(187.3		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(7.9		)	—		(7.9		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	15.8			(0.7		)	(44.8		)	—		(29.7		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	11.4			3.3			209.1			—		223.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	27.2		$	2.6		$	164.3		$	—	$	194.1

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	274.1		$	9.1		$	31.4		$	—	$	314.6
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(7.7		)	(19.6		)	(2.7		)	—		(30.0		)
Investment in joint ventures	—			—			(1.1		)	—		(1.1		)
Other	(2.4		)	(1.2		)	(0.1		)	—		(3.7		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(10.1		)	(20.8		)	(3.9		)	—		(34.8		)
Financing activities
Payments of long-term debt	(249.8		)	—			—			—		(249.8		)
Cash dividends paid	(24.0		)	—			—			—		(24.0		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(10.5		)	—			—			—		(10.5		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	7.3			—			—			—		7.3
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5.6			—			—			—		5.6
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			1.0			—		1.0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(271.4		)	—			1.0			—		(270.4		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			0.2			—		0.2
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(7.4		)	(11.7		)	28.7			—		9.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	18.8			15.0			180.4			—		214.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	11.4		$	3.3		$	209.1		$	—	$	223.8

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	127.1		$	(10.0	)	$	85.2		$	—	$	202.3
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(11.9		)	(25.0		)	(4.8		)	—		(41.7		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			2.8			—			—		2.8
Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.5		)	—		(2.5		)
Other	(2.9		)	(1.3		)	0.9			—		(3.3		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(14.8		)	(23.5		)	(6.4		)	—		(44.7		)
Financing activities
Borrowings of long-term debt	775.0			—			—			—		775.0
Payments of long-term debt	(875.0		)	—			—			—		(875.0		)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.3		)	—			—			—		(2.3		)
Cash dividends paid	(23.7		)	—			—			—		(23.7		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(0.8		)	—			—			—		(0.8		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	8.6			—			—			—		8.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4			—			—			—		3.4
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			2.0			—		2.0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(114.8		)	—			2.0			—		(112.8		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.0		)	—		(2.0		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(2.5		)	(33.5		)	78.8			—		42.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	21.3			48.5			101.6			—		171.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	18.8		$	15.0		$	180.4		$	—	$	214.2

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Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)



	Fiscal 2015
(In millions, except per share data)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
Revenue	$	631.4	$	630.1	$	678.9	$	751.2
Gross profit	261.4		246.4		271.7		272.2
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	40.1		25.3		45.8		11.6
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.40	$	0.25	$	0.45	$	0.12
Diluted	0.39		0.24		0.44		0.12



	Fiscal 2014
(In millions, except per share data)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
Revenue	$	627.6	$	613.5	$	711.1	$	808.9
Gross profit	255.8		245.7		284.7		300.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	37.1		27.5		57.8		10.7
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.37	$	0.28	$	0.58	$	0.11
Diluted	0.36		0.27		0.57		0.10

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and Subsidiaries



Column A	Column B		Column C			Column D			Column E
			Additions
(In millions)	Balance at Beginning of Period		(1) Charged to Costs and Expenses		(2) Charged to Other Accounts (Describe)	Deductions (Describe)			Balance at End of Period
Fiscal year ended January 2, 2016
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	20.6	$	20.4	—	$	19.2	(A)	$	21.8
Allowance for sales returns	15.9		62.6		—	62.2		(B)	16.3
Allowance for cash discounts	4.5		21.1		—	19.3		(C)	6.3
Inventory valuation allowances	11.4		16.9		—	11.0		(D)	17.3
Total	$	52.4	$	121.0	—	$	111.7		$	61.7
Fiscal year ended January 3, 2015
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	18.3	$	34.9	—	$	32.6	(A)	$	20.6
Allowance for sales returns	15.4		68.9		—	68.4		(B)	15.9
Allowance for cash discounts	4.1		19.7		—	19.3		(C)	4.5
Inventory valuation allowances	14.0		14.0		—	16.6		(D)	11.4
Total	$	51.8	$	137.5	—	$	136.9		$	52.4
Fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	10.1	$	21.1	—	$	12.9	(A)	$	18.3
Allowance for sales returns	11.4		74.6		—	70.6		(B)	15.4
Allowance for cash discounts	5.2		19.2		—	20.3		(C)	4.1
Inventory valuation allowances	12.5		11.3		—	9.8		(D)	14.0
Total	$	39.2	$	126.2	—	$	113.6		$	51.8


(A)	Accounts charged off, net of recoveries.


(B)	Actual customer returns.


(C)	Discounts given to customers.


(D)	Adjustment upon disposal of related inventories.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Jan. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel; performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel; children’s footwear, industrial work shoes, boots and apparel; and uniform shoes and boots. The Company’s portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes: Bates^®, Cat^®, Chaco^®, Cushe^®, Harley-Davidson^®, Hush Puppies^®, HyTest^®, Keds^®, Merrell^®, Saucony^®, Sebago^®, Sperry^®, Stride Rite^® and Wolverine^®. Licensing and distribution arrangements with third parties extend the global reach of the Company’s brand portfolio. The Company also operates a consumer-direct division to market both its own brands and branded footwear and apparel from other manufacturers, as well as a leathers division that markets Wolverine Performance Leathers™.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period that ends on the Saturday nearest to December 31. Fiscal 2015 had 52 weeks, fiscal 2014 had 53 weeks and fiscal 2013 contained 52 weeks.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized on the sale of products manufactured or sourced by the Company when the related goods have been shipped, legal title has passed to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue generated through licensees and distributors involving products bearing the Company’s trademarks is recognized as earned according to stated contractual terms upon either the purchase or shipment of branded products by licensees and distributors. Retail store revenue is recognized at time of sale. The Company records provisions for estimated sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on historical rates of returns and allowances and specific identification of outstanding returns not yet received from customers. However, estimates of actual returns and allowances in any future period are inherently uncertain and actual returns and allowances may differ from these estimates. If actual or expected future returns and allowances were significantly greater or less than established reserves, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period this determination was made.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold includes the actual product costs, including inbound freight charges and certain outbound freight charges, purchasing, sourcing, inspection and receiving costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Shipping and Handling Costs	Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by a customer are recognized as revenue, while the related expenses incurred by the Company are recorded as cost of goods sold.
Cash Equivalents	Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts	Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts The Company maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from its customers’ failure to make required payments. Company management evaluates the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable based on a review of current customer status and historical collection experience.
Inventories	Inventories The Company values its inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the LIFO method for all domestic raw materials and work-in-process inventories and certain domestic finished goods inventories. Cost is determined using the FIFO method for all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories in foreign countries; certain domestic finished goods inventories; and for all finished goods inventories of the Company’s consumer-direct business, due to the unique nature of those operations. The Company has applied these inventory cost valuation methods consistently from year to year.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated on the basis of cost and include expenditures for computer hardware and software, store furniture and fixtures, office furniture and machinery and equipment. Normal repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method. The depreciable lives range from 14 to 20 years for buildings and improvements, from 5 to 10 years for leasehold improvements and from 3 to 10 years for machinery, equipment and software.
Operating Leases	Operating Leases The Company leases its retail stores and certain distribution and office facilities under operating leases. In addition to the minimum lease payments, leases may include rent escalation clauses, contingent rental expense and lease incentives, including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease from the time at which the Company takes possession of the property. Landlord-provided tenant improvement allowances are recorded in other liabilities and amortized as a credit to rent expense over the term of the lease. Leasehold improvements are depreciated at the lesser of the estimated useful life or lease term, including reasonably-assured lease renewals as determined at lease inception.
Deferred Financing Costs	Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs represent commitment fees, legal and other third-party costs associated with obtaining commitments for financing that result in a closing of such financings for the Company. These costs are amortized into earnings through interest expense over the terms of the respective agreements. Costs incurred in seeking financing transactions that do not close are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses. Indefinite-lived intangibles include trademarks and trade names. Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests at least annually. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by reporting unit at least annually, or when indicators of impairment are present, to determine if such assets may be impaired. If the carrying amounts of these assets are not recoverable based upon discounted cash flow and market approach analyses, the carrying amounts of such assets are reduced by the estimated difference between the carrying values and estimated fair values. The Company includes assumptions about expected future operating performance as part of a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair value. If the carrying value of these assets is not recoverable, based on the discounted cash flow analysis, management performs the next step, which compares the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value of the tangible and intangible net assets of the reporting units. Goodwill is considered impaired if the recorded value of the tangible and intangible net assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. The Company would not be required to quantitatively determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the Company determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying value. The Company may skip the qualitative assessment and quantitatively test indefinite-lived intangibles by comparison of the individual carrying values to the fair value. Future cash flows of the individual indefinite-lived intangible assets are used to measure their fair value after consideration by management of certain assumptions, such as forecasted growth rates and cost of capital, which are derived from internal projections and operating plans. The Company performs its annual testing for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all reporting units. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for information related to the results of the Company's annual test.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group may not be recoverable. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset or asset group to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment amount to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value. See Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements for information related to long-lived assets that were determined to be impaired.
Retirement Benefits	Retirement Benefits The determination of the obligation and expense for retirement benefits is dependent on the selection of certain actuarial assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, mortality rates and rates of increase in compensation. These assumptions are reviewed with the Company’s actuaries and updated annually based on relevant external and internal factors and information, including, but not limited to, long-term expected asset returns, rates of termination, regulatory requirements and plan changes. See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. Beginning with fiscal 2015, the Company has elected to measure its defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of December 31^st of each year, regardless of the Company's actual fiscal year end date, which is the Saturday nearest to December 31.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is based on the geographic dispersion of the earnings reported in the consolidated financial statements. A deferred income tax asset or liability is determined by applying currently-enacted tax laws and rates to the cumulative temporary differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes. The Company records an increase in liabilities for income tax accruals associated with tax benefits claimed on tax returns but not recognized for financial statement purposes (unrecognized tax benefits). The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits through interest expense and income tax expense, respectively.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency For most of the Company’s international subsidiaries, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the year-end exchange rate. Operating statement amounts are translated at average exchange rates for each period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations and were not material for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013.

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Earnings Per Share (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Policies)	Jan. 02, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”). ASC 260 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method. Under the guidance in ASC 260, the Company’s unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are participating securities and must be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.

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Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures



Level 1:		Fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2:		Fair value is measured using either direct or indirect inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for similar assets or liabilities.

Level 3:		Fair value is measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.

Derivatives and Hedging

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Stock-Based Compensation Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation Policies (Policies)	Jan. 02, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation	Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was based on awards ultimately expected to vest and, as such, was reduced for estimated forfeitures. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions, except per share data)	2015			2014			2013
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	122.8		$	133.1		$	100.4
Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock	(2.8		)	(2.9		)	(2.3		)
Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share	120.0			130.2			98.1
Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock	0.1			0.1			0.1
Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share	$	120.1		$	130.3		$	98.2
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding	102.0			101.4			100.2
Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock	(3.4		)	(3.2		)	(3.3		)
Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share	98.6			98.2			96.9
Effect of dilutive stock options	1.4			1.9			2.0
Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share	100.0			100.1			98.9
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.22		$	1.33		$	1.01
Diluted	$	1.20		$	1.30		$	0.99

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Other Non-Amortizable Intangibles

The changes during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, which comprises trademarks and trade names, is as follows:



(In millions)	Goodwill			Indefinite-lived intangibles			Total
Balance at December 28, 2013	$	445.3		$	690.5		$	1,135.8
Foreign currency translation effects	(6.5		)	—			(6.5		)
Balance at January 3, 2015	$	438.8		$	690.5		$	1,129.3
Impairment	—			(5.1		)	(5.1		)
Foreign currency translation effects	(9.7		)	—			(9.7		)
Balance at January 2, 2016	$	429.1		$	685.4		$	1,114.5

Schedule of amortizable intangible assets [Table Text Block]

The combined gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for these amortizable intangibles is as follows:



	January 2, 2016
(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)	Gross carrying value		Accumulated amortization		Net
Customer relationships	17	$	100.5	$	16.7	$	83.8
Licensing arrangements	1	28.8		22.0		6.8
Developed product technology	2	14.9		9.8		5.1
Other	3	11.2		9.6		1.6
Total		$	155.4	$	58.1	$	97.3



	January 3, 2015
(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)	Gross carrying value		Accumulated amortization		Net
Customer relationships	17	$	100.5	$	11.5	$	89.0
Licensing arrangements	2	28.8		15.2		13.6
Developed product technology	3	14.9		6.8		8.1
Other	2	10.4		9.0		1.4
Total		$	154.6	$	42.5	$	112.1

Estimated Aggregate Future Amortization Expense for Intangibles Assets

Estimated aggregate amortization expense for such intangibles for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 is as follows:



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020
Amortization expense	$	14.0	$	8.9	$	5.3	$	5.1	$	5.1

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Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Borrowings

Total debt consists of the following obligations:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016			January 3, 2015
Term Loan A Facility, due July 13, 2020	$	444.4		$	525.2
Public Bonds, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375.0			375.0
Capital lease obligation	0.6			0.6
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(10.2		)	(13.2		)
Total debt	$	809.8		$	887.6

Schedule of Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt

Annual maturities of debt for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 are as follows:



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Annual maturities of debt	$	16.9	$	28.2	$	28.2	$	45.1	$	701.5	$	0.1

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 is as follows:



(In millions)	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Foreign exchange contracts				Interest rate swap			Pension adjustments				Total
Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 28, 2013	$	0.5		$	(0.8	)		$	0.6		$	(9.5	)		$	(9.2	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications ⁽¹⁾	(17.4		)	9.1				(0.2		)	(36.3		)		(44.8		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			0.5			⁽²⁾	—			6.5			⁽³⁾	7.0
Income tax expense (benefit)	—			(0.2		)		—			(2.3		)		(2.5		)
Net reclassifications	—			0.3				—			4.2				4.5
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) ⁽¹⁾	(17.4		)	9.4				(0.2		)	(32.1		)		(40.3		)
Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 3, 2015	$	(16.9	)	$	8.6			$	0.4		$	(41.6	)		$	(49.5	)

Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 3, 2015	$	(16.9	)	$	8.6			$	0.4		$	(41.6	)		$	(49.5	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications ⁽¹⁾	(30.4		)	10.8				(4.2		)	15.2				(8.6		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(19.0		)	⁽²⁾	2.1			20.9			⁽³⁾	4.0
Income tax expense (benefit)	—			6.0				(0.7		)	(7.3		)		(2.0		)
Net reclassifications	—			(13.0		)		1.4			13.6				2.0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) ⁽¹⁾	(30.4		)	(2.2		)		(2.8		)	28.8				(6.6		)
Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 2, 2016	$	(47.3	)	$	6.4			$	(2.4	)	$	(12.8	)		$	(56.1	)


⁽¹⁾	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.


⁽²⁾	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.


⁽³⁾	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net pension expense (see Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional details).

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Land	$	4.1	$	4.1
Buildings and improvements	105.6		114.3
Machinery and equipment	211.7		194.9
Software	110.1		102.0
Gross cost	431.5		415.3
Less: accumulated depreciation	299.9		278.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	131.6	$	136.8

Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases

Minimum rental payments due under all non-cancelable operating leases for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 are as follows:



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Minimum rental payments	$	53.6	$	45.2	$	39.1	$	34.6	$	31.2	$	128.5

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Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]

The carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding capital leases, are as follows:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Carrying value	$	809.2	$	887.0
Fair value	836.3		928.4

Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]

The notional amounts of the Company’s derivative instruments are as follows:



(Dollars in millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Foreign exchange contracts:
Hedge contracts	$	192.6	$	141.6
Non-hedge contracts	23.2		—
Interest rate swaps ⁽¹⁾	609.7		405.4


⁽¹⁾	Includes a forward starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $288.8 million, which has an effective date of October 17, 2016.

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]



	Fair Value Measurements
	Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Financial assets:
Foreign exchange contracts asset - hedge	$	6.7	$	8.6
Foreign exchange contracts asset - non-hedge	0.5		—
Interest rate swap asset	0.2		0.6
Financial liabilities:
Interest rate swap liability	$	3.9	$	—
Foreign exchange contracts asset - non-hedge	0.1		—

Tabular disclosure of pertinent information about a derivative or group of derivatives on a disaggregated basis, such as for individual instruments, or small groups of similar instruments. May include a combination of the type of instrument, risks being hedged, notional amount, hedge designation, related hedged item, inception date, maturity date, or other relevant item.

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Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

The estimated weighted-average fair value for each option granted was $6.35, $6.20 and $5.24 per share for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions.



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Expected market price volatility ⁽¹⁾	28.8	%	29.6	%	33.2	%
Risk-free interest rate ⁽²⁾	1.3	%	1.2	%	0.6	%
Dividend yield ⁽³⁾	0.9	%	0.9	%	1.2	%
Expected term ⁽⁴⁾	4 years		4 years		4 years


⁽¹⁾	Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected volatility is based on the daily percentage change in the price of the stock over the four years prior to the grant.


⁽²⁾	Represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect for the expected term of the option at the time of grant.


⁽³⁾	Represents the Company’s estimated cash dividend yield for the expected term.


⁽⁴⁾	Represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. As part of the determination of the expected term, the Company concluded that all employee groups exhibit similar exercise and post-vesting termination behavior.

Summary of Transactions Under Stock Option Plans

A summary of the stock option transactions is as follows:



	Shares Under Option		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions)
Outstanding at December 29, 2012	5,500,982		$	13.84	5.9	$	34.4
Granted	1,489,813		21.76
Exercised	(851,874	)	11.46
Cancelled	(107,680	)	20.89
Outstanding at December 28, 2013	6,031,241		$	16.00	6.2	$	104.9
Granted	1,349,849		27.09
Exercised	(737,402	)	13.15
Cancelled	(245,695	)	24.16
Outstanding at January 3, 2015	6,397,993		$	18.36	6.2	$	68.3
Granted	1,366,137		28.22
Exercised	(1,003,896	)	14.63
Cancelled	(387,840	)	26.93
Outstanding at January 2, 2016	6,372,394		$	20.54	6.1	$	8.6
Estimated forfeitures	(9,708	)
Vested or expected to vest at January 2, 2016	6,362,686		$	20.53	6.1	$	5.9
Nonvested at January 2, 2016 and expected to vest	(2,021,240	)
Exercisable at January 2, 2016	4,341,446		$	17.64	5.0	$	8.6

Summary of Nonvested Restricted Shares Issued Under Stock Award Plans

A summary of the nonvested restricted shares and units is as follows:



	Restricted Awards		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Performance Awards		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at December 29, 2012	1,398,462		$	16.58	779,394		$	18.93
Granted	744,287		22.18		789,814		21.52
Vested	(102,724	)	15.35		(28,580	)	13.62
Forfeited	(109,600	)	19.96		(109,628	)	20.99
Nonvested at December 28, 2013	1,930,425		$	18.61	1,431,000		$	20.31
Granted	689,345		27.09		609,335		27.03
Vested	(700,543	)	16.49		(244,625	)	18.85
Forfeited	(192,045	)	22.39		(304,940	)	20.27
Nonvested at January 3, 2015	1,727,182		$	22.44	1,490,770		$	23.30
Granted	677,113		27.26		732,124		28.62
Vested	(398,582	)	18.99		(311,343	)	20.47
Forfeited	(279,074	)	25.90		(405,432	)	24.76
Nonvested at January 2, 2016	1,726,639		$	24.57	1,506,119		$	26.08

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Retirement Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in Company's Assets and Related Obligations for its Pension Plans



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014
Change in projected benefit obligations:
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$	432.9		$	395.4
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	9.0			7.2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.5			20.3
Actuarial (gains) losses	(50.1		)	66.2
Benefits paid to plan participants	(17.5		)	(32.2		)
Settlements	—			(24.0		)
Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	$	392.8		$	432.9
Change in fair value of pension assets:
Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	$	302.1		$	319.6
Actual return on plan assets	(6.2		)	32.5
Company contributions - pension	—			3.9
Company contributions - SERP	2.4			2.3
Benefits paid to plan participants	(17.5		)	(32.2		)
Settlements	—			(24.0		)
Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	$	280.8		$	302.1
Funded status	$	(112.0	)	$	(130.8	)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Non-current assets	$	1.6		$	1.1
Current liabilities	(4.0		)	(3.8		)
Non-current liabilities	(109.6		)	(128.1		)
Net amount recognized	$	(112.0	)	$	(130.8	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(12.7) and $(41.5))	$	(18.2	)	$	(62.6	)
Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.1) and $(0.1))	(0.1		)	(0.1		)
Net amount recognized	$	(18.3	)	$	(62.7	)
Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	$	(112.0	)	$	(130.8	)
Nonqualified trust assets (cash surrender value of life insurance) recorded in other assets and intended to satisfy the projected benefit obligation of unfunded SERP obligations	58.4			53.4
Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	$	(53.6	)	$	(77.4	)

Summary of Net Pension and Serp Expense Recognized

The following is a summary of net pension and SERP expense recognized by the Company:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014			2013
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	$	9.0		$	7.2		$	9.0
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.5			20.3			18.8
Expected return on pension assets	(20.5		)	(22.1		)	(21.0		)
Net amortization loss	20.9			7.5			30.5
Settlement gain	—			(1.0		)	—
Net pension expense	$	27.9		$	11.9		$	37.3
Less: SERP expense	7.8			7.6			8.1
Qualified defined benefit pension plans expense	$	20.1		$	4.3		$	29.2

Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation amounts and the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s pension and post-retirement plans are as follows:



	Fiscal Year
	2015	2014
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
Discount rate	5.00%	4.37%
Rate of compensation increase - pension	4.85%	4.85%
Rate of compensation increase - SERP	7.00%	7.00%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:
Discount rate	4.37%	5.26%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.50%
Rate of compensation increase - pension	4.85%	4.85%
Rate of compensation increase - SERP	7.00%	7.00%

Pension Plan Assets

The Company’s asset allocations by asset category and fair value measurement are as follows:



	January 2, 2016
(In millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities	$	—	$	169.8	$	—	$	169.8	60.5	%
Fixed income investments	—		99.2		0.3		99.5		35.4	%
Other	—		—		11.5		11.5		4.1	%
Fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	269.0	$	11.8	$	280.8	100.0	%



	January 3, 2015
(In millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities	$	—	$	195.6	$	—	$	195.6	64.7	%
Fixed income investments	—		105.9		0.3		106.2		35.2	%
Other	—		—		0.3		0.3		0.1	%
Fair value of plan assets	$	—	$	301.5	$	0.6	$	302.1	100.0	%

Expected Benefit Payments

Expected benefit payments for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 are as follows:



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021-2025
Expected benefit payments	$	20.1	$	20.4	$	20.9	$	21.3	$	22.0	$	119.5

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Geographic Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes

The geographic components of earnings before income taxes are as follows:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015		2014		2013
United States	$	102.1	$	132.4	$	76.7
Foreign	62.5		49.1		51.0
Earnings before income taxes	$	164.6	$	181.5	$	127.7

Provisions for Income Taxes

The provisions for income taxes consist of the following:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014			2013
Current expense:
Federal	$	48.9		$	42.1		$	37.1
State	5.2			5.6			2.2
Foreign	11.6			18.0			15.0
Deferred expense (credit):
Federal	(22.0		)	(9.3		)	(23.5		)
State	(1.9		)	(6.6		)	(3.0		)
Foreign	(0.4		)	(2.2		)	(1.1		)
Income tax provision	$	41.4		$	47.6		$	26.7

Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense, Net of Federal Income Tax Rate

A reconciliation of the Company’s total income tax expense and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to earnings before income taxes is as follows:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014			2013
Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$	57.6		$	63.5		$	44.7
State income taxes, net of federal income tax	1.8			3.7			0.5
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:
Cayman Islands	(0.4		)	(5.5		)	(5.4		)
Bermuda	—			(0.4		)	2.7
Other	(1.9		)	1.1			1.7
Tax credits	(0.4		)	(0.7		)	(2.2		)
Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:
Hong Kong	(18.1		)	(16.4		)	(17.1		)
Other	0.2			3.6			3.1
Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	0.1			—			(1.2		)
Change in valuation allowance	(1.3		)	(19.2		)	0.1
Change in state tax rates	(0.7		)	(6.0		)	(2.0		)
Gain on intercompany sale of subsidiary stock	—			23.2			—
Non-deductible expenses	3.5			1.1			0.9
Other	1.0			(0.4		)	0.9
Income tax provision	$	41.4		$	47.6		$	26.7

Significant Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities

Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016			January 3, 2015
Deferred income tax assets:
Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$	22.1		$	16.6
Deferred compensation accruals	7.9			10.9
Accrued pension expense	40.1			47.2
Stock-based compensation	20.0			20.2
Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	13.9			13.9
Other amounts not deductible until paid	12.1			14.2
Other	1.3			1.0
Total gross deferred income tax assets	117.4			124.0
Less valuation allowance	(9.5		)	(10.5		)
Net deferred income tax assets	107.9			113.5
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	—			(3.8		)
Intangible assets	(276.3		)	(288.5		)
Other	(6.5		)	(10.3		)
Total deferred income tax liabilities	(282.8		)	(302.6		)
Net deferred income tax liabilities	$	(174.9	)	$	(189.1	)

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	8.6		$	8.6
Increases related to current year tax positions	1.1			1.7
Decreases related to prior year positions	(0.6		)	(1.3		)
Decrease due to lapse of statute	(0.4		)	(0.4		)
Ending balance	$	8.7		$	8.6

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Litigation and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Minimum Royalty and Advertising Obligations Due Under Terms of Certain Licenses Held by Company

These minimum future obligations for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 are as follows:



(In millions)	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Minimum royalties	$	2.0	$	1.8	$	1.4	$	1.5	$	1.5	$	—
Minimum advertising	3.1		3.2		3.3		3.4		3.5		7.3

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Business Segments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segment Information



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015			2014			2013
Revenue:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	957.5		$	1,024.6		$	998.4
Wolverine Boston Group	942.8			906.1			887.4
Wolverine Heritage Group	370.5			369.7			352.9
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	351.2			399.0			402.0
Other	69.6			61.7			50.4
Total	$	2,691.6		$	2,761.1		$	2,691.1
Operating profit (loss):
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	197.7		$	216.0		$	201.3
Wolverine Boston Group	132.9			132.9			153.4
Wolverine Heritage Group	54.6			59.5			54.3
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	5.2			14.3			21.2
Other	5.6			4.4			3.7
Corporate	(194.9		)	(197.2		)	(241.6		)
Total	$	201.1		$	229.9		$	192.3
Depreciation and amortization expense:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	3.4		$	3.7		$	4.0
Wolverine Boston Group	4.2			3.4			2.6
Wolverine Heritage Group	0.5			0.5			0.6
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	6.3			6.7			6.3
Other	1.5			1.8			2.0
Corporate	32.8			37.2			40.7
Total	$	48.7		$	53.3		$	56.2
Capital expenditures:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	4.7		$	3.4		$	3.4
Wolverine Boston Group	8.3			5.3			7.8
Wolverine Heritage Group	0.4			0.3			0.5
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	7.2			8.1			14.4
Other	0.9			0.4			1.8
Corporate	24.9			12.5			13.8
Total	$	46.4		$	30.0		$	41.7



(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
Total assets:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	444.2	$	454.7
Wolverine Boston Group	1,324.2		1,315.9
Wolverine Heritage Group	169.9		153.8
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	204.3		222.8
Other	23.9		21.5
Corporate	267.9		322.6
Total	$	2,434.4	$	2,491.3
Goodwill:
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group	$	130.4	$	131.6
Wolverine Boston Group	256.2		264.7
Wolverine Heritage Group	16.5		16.5
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group	26.0		26.0
Total	$	429.1	$	438.8

Revenue by Geographic Region

Geographic dispersion of revenue from external customers, based on shipping destination is as follows:



	Fiscal Year
(In millions)	2015		2014		2013
United States	$	1,948.9	$	1,990.2	$	1,984.8
Foreign:
Europe, Middle East and Africa	345.3		391.0		362.0
Canada	141.2		163.0		166.2
Other	256.2		216.9		178.1
Total from foreign territories	742.7		770.9		706.3
Total revenue	$	2,691.6	$	2,761.1	$	2,691.1

Geographic Location of Long-Lived Assets

The location of the Company’s tangible long-lived assets, which is comprised of property, plant and equipment, is as follows:



(In millions)	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015		December 29, 2012
United States	$	117.7	$	126.8	$	136.7
Foreign countries	13.9		10.0		15.2
Total	$	131.6	$	136.8	$	151.9

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Restructuring Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring

The following is a summary of assets and impairments that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.



	Fiscal 2015				Fiscal 2014
(In millions)	Fair Value		Impairment		Fair Value		Impairment
Property and equipment	$	1.8	$	17.0	$	0.6	$	5.5
Indefinite-lived intangibles	15.0		5.1		—		—

Consumer Direct Operations [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring Costs

The following is a summary of the activity during fiscal 2015 and 2014, with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the 2014 Plan, by category of costs.



(In millions)	Severance and employee related			Impairment of property and equipment			Costs associated with exit or disposal activities			Total
Balance at December 28, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Restructuring costs	2.6			5.5			13.1			21.2
Amounts paid	(1.6		)	—			(3.4		)	(5.0		)
Charges against assets	—			(5.5		)	(3.2		)	(8.7		)
Balance at January 3, 2015	$	1.0		$	—		$	6.5		$	7.5
Restructuring costs	2.9			5.4			9.0			17.3
Amounts paid	(1.8		)	—			(7.2		)	(9.0		)
Charges against assets	—			(5.4		)	(1.8		)	(7.2		)
Balance at January 2, 2016	$	2.1		$	—		$	6.5		$	8.6

Manufacturing Operations [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring Costs

The following is a summary of the activity during fiscal 2014 and 2013, with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the 2013 Plan, by category of costs.



(In millions)	Severance and employee related			Costs associated with exit or disposal activities			Total
Balance at December 29, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
Restructuring costs	1.4			6.2			7.6
Amounts paid	(1.4		)	—			(1.4		)
Charges against assets	—			(5.7		)	(5.7		)
Balance at December 28, 2013	$	—		$	0.5		$	0.5
Restructuring costs	0.1			0.9			1.0
Amounts paid	(0.1		)	(1.2		)	(1.3		)
Charges against assets	—			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
Balance at January 3, 2015	$	—		$	—		$	—

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Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	613.3		$	2,628.6		$	723.8		$	(1,274.1	)	$	2,691.6
Cost of goods sold	458.4			1,948.8			375.2			(1,145.5		)	1,636.9
Restructuring costs	(0.1		)	2.8			0.3			—			3.0
Gross profit	155.0			677.0			348.3			(128.6		)	1,051.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses	127.9			559.2			257.5			(128.6		)	816.0
Restructuring and impairment costs	3.5			24.0			7.1			—			34.6
Operating profit	23.6			93.8			83.7			—			201.1
Other expenses:
Interest expense (income), net	38.6			0.1			(0.5		)	—			38.2
Debt extinguishment costs	1.6			—			—			—			1.6
Other income	(1.2		)	(1.1		)	(1.0		)	—			(3.3		)
Total other expense (income)	39.0			(1.0		)	(1.5		)	—			36.5
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(15.4		)	94.8			85.2			—			164.6
Income tax expense (benefit)	(6.3		)	38.6			9.1			—			41.4
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(9.1		)	56.2			76.1			—			123.2
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	131.9			13.6			88.0			(233.5		)	—
Net earnings	122.8			69.8			164.1			(233.5		)	123.2
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.4			—			0.4
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	122.8		$	69.8		$	163.7		$	(233.5	)	$	122.8

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net earnings	$	122.8		$	69.8	$	164.1		$	(233.5	)	$	123.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(31.8		)	—		(31.8		)	31.8			(31.8		)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	(2.2		)	—		(2.2		)	2.2			(2.2		)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(2.8		)	—		—			—			(2.8		)
Pension adjustments	28.8			1.2		—			(1.2		)	28.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8.0		)	1.2		(34.0		)	32.8			(8.0		)
Comprehensive income	114.8			71.0		130.1			(200.7		)	115.2
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1.4		)	—		(1.0		)	1.4			(1.0		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	116.2		$	71.0	$	131.1		$	(202.1	)	$	116.2

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	607.8		$	3,276.1		$	848.8		$	(1,971.6	)	$	2,761.1
Cost of goods sold	442.9			2,594.9			483.5			(1,847.5		)	1,673.8
Restructuring costs	0.1			—			0.9			—			1.0
Gross profit	164.8			681.2			364.4			(124.1		)	1,086.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses	126.1			555.1			258.1			(124.1		)	815.2
Acquisition-related integration costs	6.5			1.1			7.6			—			15.2
Restructuring costs	3.0			10.4			12.6			—			26.0
Operating profit (loss)	29.2			114.6			86.1			—			229.9
Other expenses:
Interest expense (income), net	45.4			0.1			(0.1		)	—			45.4
Debt extinguishment costs	1.3			—			—			—			1.3
Other expense (income), net	—			(1.3		)	3.0			—			1.7
Total other expense (income)	46.7			(1.2		)	2.9			—			48.4
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(17.5		)	115.8			83.2			—			181.5
Income tax expense	0.7			37.7			9.2			—			47.6
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(18.2		)	78.1			74.0			—			133.9
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	151.3			9.4			74.7			(235.4		)	—
Net earnings	133.1			87.5			148.7			(235.4		)	133.9
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.8			—			0.8
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	133.1		$	87.5		$	147.9		$	(235.4	)	$	133.1

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net earnings	$	133.1		$	87.5		$	148.7		$	(235.4	)	$	133.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17.4		)	—			(18.5		)	17.4			(18.5		)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	9.4			—			9.4			(9.4		)	9.4
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(0.2		)	—			—			—			(0.2		)
Pension adjustments	(32.1		)	(10.3		)	—			10.3			(32.1		)
Other comprehensive loss	(40.3		)	(10.3		)	(9.1		)	18.3			(41.4		)
Comprehensive income	92.8			77.2			139.6			(217.1		)	92.5
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			(0.3		)	—			(0.3		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	92.8		$	77.2		$	139.9		$	(217.1	)	$	92.8

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	538.2		$	3,849.1		$	774.4	$	(2,470.6	)	$	2,691.1
Cost of goods sold	383.8			3,207.9			415.4		(2,388.1		)	1,619.0
Restructuring costs	0.1			—			7.5		—			7.6
Gross profit	154.3			641.2			351.5		(82.5		)	1,064.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses	139.0			506.7			266.8		(82.5		)	830.0
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	16.9			14.9			9.7		—			41.5
Restructuring and impairment costs	—			—			0.7		—			0.7
Operating profit (loss)	(1.6		)	119.6			74.3		—			192.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense (income), net	52.1			(0.2		)	0.1		—			52.0
Debt extinguishment costs	13.1			—			—		—			13.1
Other expense (income), net	(3.7		)	0.1			3.1		—			(0.5		)
Total other expense (income)	61.5			(0.1		)	3.2		—			64.6
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(63.1		)	119.7			71.1		—			127.7
Income tax expense	1.5			19.3			5.9		—			26.7
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(64.6		)	100.4			65.2		—			101.0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	165.0			114.5			21.7		(301.2		)	—
Net earnings	100.4			214.9			86.9		(301.2		)	101.0
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.6		—			0.6
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	100.4		$	214.9		$	86.3	$	(301.2	)	$	100.4

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net earnings	$	100.4		$	214.9	$	86.9		$	(301.2	)	$	101.0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5.4		)	—		(5.4		)	5.4			(5.4		)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	0.9			—		0.9			(0.9		)	0.9
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	1.6			—		—			—			1.6
Pension adjustments	81.2			13.1		—			(13.1		)	81.2
Other comprehensive (loss) income	78.3			13.1		(4.5		)	(8.6		)	78.3
Comprehensive income	178.7			228.0		82.4			(309.8		)	179.3
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(0.1		)	—		0.6			—			0.5
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	178.8		$	228.0	$	81.8		$	(309.8	)	$	178.8

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

As of January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	27.2		$	2.6		$	164.3		$	—		$	194.1
Accounts receivable, net	84.8			105.8			108.3			—			298.9
Inventories:
Finished products	(0.8		)	371.7			77.1			—			448.0
Raw materials and work-in-process	0.8			1.8			16.0			—			18.6
Total inventories	—			373.5			93.1			—			466.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10.7			24.9			18.6			—			54.2
Total current assets	122.7			506.8			384.3			—			1,013.8
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	228.4			170.5			32.6			—			431.5
Accumulated depreciation	(178.1		)	(103.6		)	(18.2		)	—			(299.9		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	50.3			66.9			14.4			—			131.6
Other assets:
Goodwill	2.7			353.3			73.1			—			429.1
Indefinite-lived intangibles	3.8			675.3			6.3			—			685.4
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.6			96.7			—			—			97.3
Deferred income taxes	—			—			3.7			—			3.7
Other	54.1			15.6			3.8			—			73.5
Intercompany accounts receivable	19.8			3,002.0			583.9			(3,605.7		)	—
Investment in affiliates	3,388.4			854.0			949.4			(5,191.8		)	—
Total other assets	3,469.4			4,996.9			1,620.2			(8,797.5		)	1,289.0
Total assets	$	3,642.4		$	5,570.6		$	2,018.9		$	(8,797.5	)	$	2,434.4

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued

As of January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	37.3		$	98.7	$	63.7	$	—		$	199.7
Accrued salaries and wages	17.2			4.3		7.0		—			28.5
Other accrued liabilities	42.6			35.6		30.0		—			108.2
Current maturities of long-term debt	16.9			—		—		—			16.9
Total current liabilities	114.0			138.6		100.7		—			353.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	792.3			0.6		—		—			792.9
Accrued pension liabilities	91.2			18.4		—		—			109.6
Deferred income taxes	(75.2		)	249.8		4.0		—			178.6
Other liabilities	17.0			11.2		2.1		—			30.3
Intercompany accounts payable	1,739.4			1,360.0		506.3		(3,605.7		)	—
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	963.7			3,792.0		1,399.8		(5,191.8		)	963.7
Noncontrolling interest	—			—		6.0		—			6.0
Total stockholders’ equity	963.7			3,792.0		1,405.8		(5,191.8		)	969.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,642.4		$	5,570.6	$	2,018.9	$	(8,797.5	)	$	2,434.4

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

As of January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	11.4		$	3.3		$	209.1		$	—		$	223.8
Accounts receivable, net	18.8			181.4			112.5			—			312.7
Inventories:
Finished products	59.5			260.0			78.6			—			398.1
Raw materials and work-in-process	2.1			1.3			12.5			—			15.9
Total inventories	61.6			261.3			91.1			—			414.0
Deferred income taxes	12.8			14.0			1.3			—			28.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24.8			21.4			17.4			—			63.6
Total current assets	129.4			481.4			431.4			—			1,042.2
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	230.7			150.7			33.9			—			415.3
Accumulated depreciation	(183.3		)	(72.6		)	(22.6		)	—			(278.5		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	47.4			78.1			11.3			—			136.8
Other assets:
Goodwill	7.9			353.0			77.9			—			438.8
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.3			674.9			11.3			—			690.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.6			111.5			—			—			112.1
Deferred income taxes	—			—			2.8			—			2.8
Other	53.1			11.9			3.1			—			68.1
Intercompany accounts receivable	22.1			2,225.4			621.1			(2,868.6		)	—
Investment in affiliates	3,158.2			608.8			1,221.3			(4,988.3		)	—
Total other assets	3,246.2			3,985.5			1,937.5			(7,856.9		)	1,312.3
Total assets	$	3,423.0		$	4,545.0		$	2,380.2		$	(7,856.9	)	$	2,491.3

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued

As of January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	37.5		$	66.4	$	45.5	$	—		$	149.4
Accrued salaries and wages	23.2			6.0		6.9		—			36.1
Other accrued liabilities	31.6			40.9		36.0		—			108.5
Current maturities of long-term debt	46.7			—		—		—			46.7
Total current liabilities	139.0			113.3		88.4		—			340.7
Long-term debt, less current maturities	840.3			0.6		—		—			840.9
Accrued pension liabilities	106.6			21.5		—		—			128.1
Deferred income taxes	(60.7		)	274.7		3.0		—			217.0
Other liabilities	13.3			10.6		2.7		—			26.6
Intercompany accounts payable	1,451.0			734.5		683.1		(2,868.6		)	—
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	933.5			3,389.8		1,598.5		(4,988.3		)	933.5
Noncontrolling interest	—			—		4.5		—			4.5
Total stockholders’ equity	933.5			3,389.8		1,603.0		(4,988.3		)	938.0
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,423.0		$	4,545.0	$	2,380.2	$	(7,856.9	)	$	2,491.3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	221.2		$	24.3		$	(30.0	)	$	—	$	215.5
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(15.9		)	(21.1		)	(9.4		)			(46.4		)
Other	0.3			(3.9		)	—			—		(3.6		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15.6		)	(25.0		)	(9.4		)	—		(50.0		)
Financing activities
Borrowings of long-term debt	450.0			—			—			—		450.0
Payments of long-term debt	(530.9		)	—			—			—		(530.9		)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.4		)	—			—			—		(2.4		)
Cash dividends paid	(24.4		)	—			—			—		(24.4		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(92.6		)	—			—			—		(92.6		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(7.7		)	—			—			—		(7.7		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	13.3			—			—			—		13.3
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	4.9			—			—			—		4.9
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	—			—			2.5			—		2.5
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(189.8		)	—			2.5			—		(187.3		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(7.9		)	—		(7.9		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	15.8			(0.7		)	(44.8		)	—		(29.7		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	11.4			3.3			209.1			—		223.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	27.2		$	2.6		$	164.3		$	—	$	194.1

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	274.1		$	9.1		$	31.4		$	—	$	314.6
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(7.7		)	(19.6		)	(2.7		)	—		(30.0		)
Investment in joint ventures	—			—			(1.1		)	—		(1.1		)
Other	(2.4		)	(1.2		)	(0.1		)	—		(3.7		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(10.1		)	(20.8		)	(3.9		)	—		(34.8		)
Financing activities
Payments of long-term debt	(249.8		)	—			—			—		(249.8		)
Cash dividends paid	(24.0		)	—			—			—		(24.0		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(10.5		)	—			—			—		(10.5		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	7.3			—			—			—		7.3
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5.6			—			—			—		5.6
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			1.0			—		1.0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(271.4		)	—			1.0			—		(270.4		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			0.2			—		0.2
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(7.4		)	(11.7		)	28.7			—		9.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	18.8			15.0			180.4			—		214.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	11.4		$	3.3		$	209.1		$	—	$	223.8

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013



(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	127.1		$	(10.0	)	$	85.2		$	—	$	202.3
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(11.9		)	(25.0		)	(4.8		)	—		(41.7		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			2.8			—			—		2.8
Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.5		)	—		(2.5		)
Other	(2.9		)	(1.3		)	0.9			—		(3.3		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(14.8		)	(23.5		)	(6.4		)	—		(44.7		)
Financing activities
Borrowings of long-term debt	775.0			—			—			—		775.0
Payments of long-term debt	(875.0		)	—			—			—		(875.0		)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.3		)	—			—			—		(2.3		)
Cash dividends paid	(23.7		)	—			—			—		(23.7		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(0.8		)	—			—			—		(0.8		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	8.6			—			—			—		8.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4			—			—			—		3.4
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			2.0			—		2.0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(114.8		)	—			2.0			—		(112.8		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.0		)	—		(2.0		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(2.5		)	(33.5		)	78.8			—		42.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	21.3			48.5			101.6			—		171.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	18.8		$	15.0		$	180.4		$	—	$	214.2

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Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Results of Operations

The Company’s unaudited quarterly results of operations are as follows:



	Fiscal 2015
(In millions, except per share data)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
Revenue	$	631.4	$	630.1	$	678.9	$	751.2
Gross profit	261.4		246.4		271.7		272.2
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	40.1		25.3		45.8		11.6
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.40	$	0.25	$	0.45	$	0.12
Diluted	0.39		0.24		0.44		0.12



	Fiscal 2014
(In millions, except per share data)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
Revenue	$	627.6	$	613.5	$	711.1	$	808.9
Gross profit	255.8		245.7		284.7		300.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	37.1		27.5		57.8		10.7
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.37	$	0.28	$	0.58	$	0.11
Diluted	0.36		0.27		0.57		0.10

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Weeks in fiscal year	52	53	52
Minimum [Member] \| Building and improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	14 years
Minimum [Member] \| Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	5 years
Minimum [Member] \| Machinery, equipment and software [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	3 years
Maximum [Member] \| Building and improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	20 years
Maximum [Member] \| Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	10 years
Maximum [Member] \| Machinery, equipment and software [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	10 years

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Earnings Per Share Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 12, 2015	Jun. 20, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$ 45.8	$ 25.3	$ 40.1	$ 57.8	$ 27.5	$ 37.1	$ 11.6	$ 10.7	$ 122.8	$ 133.1	$ 100.4
Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock									(2.8)	(2.9)	(2.3)
Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share									120.0	130.2	98.1
Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock									0.1	0.1	0.1
Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share									$ 120.1	$ 130.3	$ 98.2
Weighted average shares outstanding									102.0	101.4	100.2
Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock									(3.4)	(3.2)	(3.3)
Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share									98.6	98.2	96.9
Effect of dilutive stock options									1.4	1.9	2.0
Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share									100.0	100.1	98.9
Earnings per share - Basic	$ 0.45	$ 0.25	$ 0.40	$ 0.58	$ 0.28	$ 0.37	$ 0.12	$ 0.11	$ 1.22	$ 1.33	$ 1.01
Earnings per share - Diluted	$ 0.44	$ 0.24	$ 0.39	$ 0.57	$ 0.27	$ 0.36	$ 0.12	$ 0.10	$ 1.20	$ 1.30	$ 0.99

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Earnings Per Share Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Apr. 24, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized	320,000,000	320,000,000		160,000,000
Anti-dilutive stock options	2,264,711	1,116,576	449,036
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000,000
Preferred stock, par or stated value Per Share	$ 1
Purchase of common stock for treasury	$ (92.6)	$ 0.0	$ 0.0
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(7.7)	$ (10.5)	$ (0.8)
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 200.0
Series A junior participating preferred stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	150,000
Series B junior participating preferred stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 438.8	$ 445.3
Indefinite-lived intangibles	690.5	690.5
Goodwill And indefinite-lived intangibles	1,129.3	1,135.8
Goodwill, Foreign currency translation effects	(9.7)	(6.5)
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, foreign currency translation effects	(9.7)	(6.5)
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets	(5.1)
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	(5.1)
Goodwill	429.1	438.8
Indefinite-lived intangibles	685.4	690.5
Goodwill And indefinite-lived intangibles	$ 1,114.5	$ 1,129.3

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Amortizable Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	$ 155.4	$ 154.6
Accumulated amortization	58.1	42.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	97.3	112.1
Customer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	100.5	100.5
Accumulated amortization	16.7	11.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	$ 83.8	$ 89.0
Average remaining life (years)	17 years	17 years
Licensing arrangements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	$ 28.8	$ 28.8
Accumulated amortization	22.0	15.2
Amortizable intangibles, net	$ 6.8	$ 13.6
Average remaining life (years)	1 year	2 years
Developed product technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	$ 14.9	$ 14.9
Accumulated amortization	9.8	6.8
Amortizable intangibles, net	$ 5.1	$ 8.1
Average remaining life (years)	2 years	3 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	$ 11.2	$ 10.4
Accumulated amortization	9.6	9.0
Amortizable intangibles, net	$ 1.6	$ 1.4
Average remaining life (years)	3 years	2 years

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 5.1
Indefinite-lived intangibles	685.4	$ 690.5	$ 690.5
Amortization expense	15.6	15.7	$ 18.4
Cushe [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets	2.6
Stride Rite [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets	2.5
Indefinite-lived intangibles	15.0	$ 0.0
Sperry [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangibles	$ 586.8

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2016	$ 14.0
2017	8.9
2018	5.3
2019	5.1
2020	$ 5.1

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Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Sale Of Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Under Agreement	$ 200.0
Sale Of Accounts Receivable Percent Paid At Sale	90.00%
Accounts Receivable, Reduction Due To Sale	$ 77.6	$ 60.9
Accounts Receivable Sold	657.4	72.8
Discount fee charged by financial institution	$ 1.4	$ 0.1

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Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
LIFO inventory amount	$ 78.7	$ 62.5
Excess of FIFO over LIFO value	$ 27.0	$ 25.1

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Debt (Schedule of Borrowings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital lease obligations	$ 0.6	$ 0.6
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(10.2)	(13.2)
Total debt	809.8	887.6
Term Loan A [Member] \| July Thirteenth Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	444.4	525.2
Public Bonds [Member] \| October Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 375.0	$ 375.0

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Debt (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortized deferred financing costs	$ 3.7	$ 4.2	$ 6.1
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility	$ 1,425.0
Alternative Base Rate [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	1.00%
Alternative Base Rate [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	0.25%
Euro Currency Rate [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	2.00%
Euro Currency Rate [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	1.25%
Foreign Currency Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility amount	$ 200.0
Swingline Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility amount	50.0
Letter of Credit Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility amount	50.0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility	500.0
Letters of credit, amount outstanding	3.8	$ 3.6
Chinese Renminbi [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility amount	5.0
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	0.0
Public Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility	$ 375.0
Interest rate (percent)	6.125%
July Thirteenth Two Thousand Twenty [Member] \| Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility	$ 450.0
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.16%

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Schedule of Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Detail) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2016	$ 16.9
2017	28.2
2018	28.2
2019	45.1
2020	701.5
Thereafter	$ 0.1

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Jan. 03, 2015

Dec. 28, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance

$ (49.5)

$ (9.2)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

^[1]

(8.6)

(44.8)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

4.0

7.0

(2.0)

(2.5)

2.0

4.5

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance

(6.6)

^[1]

(40.3)

^[1]

$ 78.4

(56.1)

(49.5)

(9.2)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance

8.6

(0.8)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

^[1]

10.8

9.1

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

^[2]

(19.0)

0.5

6.0

(0.2)

(13.0)

0.3

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance

^[1]

(2.2)

9.4

6.4

8.6

(0.8)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance

0.4

0.6

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

^[1]

(4.2)

(0.2)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

2.1

0.0

(0.7)

0.0

1.4

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance

^[1]

(2.8)

(0.2)

(2.4)

0.4

0.6

Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance

(16.9)

0.5

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

^[1]

(30.4)

(17.4)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

0.0

0.0

0.0

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance

^[1]

(30.4)

(17.4)

(47.3)

(16.9)

0.5

Pension adjustments [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance

(41.6)

(9.5)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

^[1]

15.2

(36.3)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

^[3]

20.9

6.5

(7.3)

(2.3)

13.6

4.2

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance

^[1]

28.8

(32.1)

$ (12.8)

$ (41.6)

$ (9.5)

[1]	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.
[2]	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.
[3]	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net pension expense (see Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional details).

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Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 4.1	$ 4.1
Buildings and improvements	105.6	114.3
Machinery and equipment	211.7	194.9
Software	110.1	102.0
Gross cost	431.5	415.3
Less: accumulated depreciation	299.9	278.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 131.6	$ 136.8

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
2016	$ 53.6
2017	45.2
2018	39.1
2019	34.6
2020	31.2
Thereafter	$ 128.5

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 33.1	$ 37.6	$ 37.8
Rental expense under all operating leases	$ 54.8	$ 59.2	$ 55.9

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Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Fair Value of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Long-term debt, including current maturities, excluding capital leases	$ 809.2	$ 887.0
Fair value, long-term debt, including current maturities	$ 836.3	$ 928.4

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Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Additional Information) (Details)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

USD ($)

Jan. 03, 2015

USD ($)

Financial Instruments And Derivatives [Line Items]

Number of interest rate swap agreements

Financial instrument expiration date

Oct. 06, 2017

^[1]

$ 609.7

$ 405.4

Financial Instruments And Derivatives [Line Items]

Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives

349 days

336 days

Interest Rate Swap Forward Starting [Member]

$ 192.6

$ 141.6

Financial Instruments And Derivatives [Line Items]

Financial instrument expiration date

Jul. 13, 2020

Derivative, effective date

$ 288.8

Oct. 17, 2016

[1]	Includes a forward starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $288.8 million, which has an effective date of October 17, 2016.

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Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Derivative Notional Amounts) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Jan. 02, 2016

Jan. 03, 2015

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]

Foreign exchange contract non hedge [Member]

$ 192.6

$ 141.6

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]

23.2

0.0

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

^[1]

$ 609.7

$ 405.4

[1]	Includes a forward starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $288.8 million, which has an effective date of October 17, 2016.

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Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - Level 2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate swap asset	$ 0.2	$ 0.6
Interest rate swap liability	3.9	0.0
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts asset	6.7	8.6
Foreign exchange contract non hedge [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts asset	0.5	0.0
Foreign exchange contracts liability	$ 0.1	$ 0.0

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Stock-Based Compensation Stock Option Assumptions (Details) - $ / shares

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Jan. 03, 2015

Dec. 28, 2013

Weighted-average fair values for options granted

$ 6.35

$ 6.20

$ 5.24

Expected market price volatility

^[1]

28.80%

29.60%

33.20%

Risk-free interest rate

^[2]

1.30%

1.20%

0.60%

Dividend yield

^[3]

0.90%

1.20%

Expected term

^[4]

4 years

[1]	Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected volatility is based on the daily percentage change in the price of the stock over the four years prior to the grant.
[2]	Represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect for the expected term of the option at the time of grant.
[3]	Represents the Company’s estimated cash dividend yield for the expected term.
[4]	Represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. As part of the determination of the expected term, the Company concluded that all employee groups exhibit similar exercise and post-vesting termination behavior.

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Stock-Based Compensation Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 18.7	$ 25.1	$ 28.2
Income tax benefits for grants	$ 6.1	8.4	9.3
Maximum expiry period of options granted from the grant date	10 years
Vesting period of options granted	3 years
Lapsing period of restrictions related to restricted stock issued	three- to five-year
Total pretax intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 14.5	$ 10.3	12.8
Closing stock price	$ 16.71
Stock options exercisable and in-the-money, number	1,811,921	4,341,758
Stock options exercisable and in-the-money, weighted average exercise price	$ 11.94	$ 15.44
Stock option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares and stock option grants	$ 4.6	$ 4.6	$ 4.3
Weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 2 months 12 days	1 year 2 months 12 days	1 year 3 months 18 days
Restricted stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares and stock option grants	$ 17.2	$ 16.2	$ 13.8
Weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 10 months 24 days	2 years	1 year 10 months 24 days
Total fair value of shares vested	$ 11.1	$ 19.5	$ 2.7
Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares and stock option grants	$ 4.5	$ 6.0	$ 8.0
Weighted-average period of recognition	2 years	1 year 3 months 18 days	1 year 2 months 12 days
Total fair value of shares vested	$ 8.7	$ 6.6	$ 0.6
Available For Issuance [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive units	4,780,457
Option Or Stock Appreciation Right [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive units	1.0
Non-Stock Option Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive units	2.6

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Stock-Based Compensation Summary of Transactions Under Stock Option Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares Under Option, Beginning Balance	6,397,993	6,031,241	5,500,982
Granted, Shares Under Option	1,366,137	1,349,849	1,489,813
Exercised, Shares Under Option	(1,003,896)	(737,402)	(851,874)
Cancelled, Shares Under Option	(387,840)	(245,695)	(107,680)
Shares Under Option, Ending Balance	6,372,394	6,397,993	6,031,241	5,500,982
Estimated forfeitures, Shares Under Option	(9,708)
Vested or expected to vest at January 2, 2016	6,362,686
Nonvested at January 2, 2016 and expected to vest	(2,021,240)
Exercisable at January 2, 2016	4,341,446
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 18.36	$ 16.00	$ 13.84
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	28.22	27.09	21.76
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	14.63	13.15	11.46
Cancelled, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	26.93	24.16	20.89
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	20.54	$ 18.36	$ 16.00	$ 13.84
Vested or expected to vest, weighted-average exercise price	20.53
Weighted-average exercise price of options, exercisable	$ 17.64
Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	6 years 1 month 6 days	6 years 2 months 12 days	6 years 2 months 12 days	5 years 10 months 24 days
Average remaining contractual term, vested or expected to vest	6 years 1 month 6 days
Average remaining contractual term, exercisable	5 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 8.6	$ 68.3	$ 104.9	$ 34.4
Vested or expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value	5.9
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 8.6

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Stock-Based Compensation Summary of Nonvested Restricted Shares Issued Under Stock Award Plans (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Restricted stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested shares, Beginning balance	1,727,182	1,930,425	1,398,462
Shares, granted	677,113	689,345	744,287
Shares, vested	(398,582)	(700,543)	(102,724)
Shares, forfeited	(279,074)	(192,045)	(109,600)
Nonvested shares, Ending balance	1,726,639	1,727,182	1,930,425
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$ 22.44	$ 18.61	$ 16.58
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, granted	27.26	27.09	22.18
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested	18.99	16.49	15.35
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, forfeited	25.90	22.39	19.96
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 24.57	$ 22.44	$ 18.61
Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested shares, Beginning balance	1,490,770	1,431,000	779,394
Shares, granted	732,124	609,335	789,814
Shares, vested	(311,343)	(244,625)	(28,580)
Shares, forfeited	(405,432)	(304,940)	(109,628)
Nonvested shares, Ending balance	1,506,119	1,490,770	1,431,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$ 23.30	$ 20.31	$ 18.93
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, granted	28.62	27.03	21.52
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested	20.47	18.85	13.62
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, forfeited	24.76	20.27	20.99
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 26.08	$ 23.30	$ 20.31

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Retirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)	Jan. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013 USD ($)
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Deferred compensation agreement, minimum	15 years
Deferred compensation agreement, maximum	18 years
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$ 64.6	$ 59.5
Defined contribution plan cost recognized	4.6	4.7	$ 4.8
Defined contribution plan at foreign subsidiary	1.5	1.2	$ 1.5
Deferred recognized compensation liability	1.9	2.2
Accumulated benefit obligations for all defined benefit pension plans and the SERP	375.5	412.3
Prior service cost expected to be recognized in net periodic pension expense	0.1
Actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 4.9
Amortization of Unrecognized net actuarial losses exceeding certain corridors period	5 years
Equity securities [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Target investment allocation	65.00%
Fixed income securities [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Target investment allocation	35.00%
Pension [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Number Of Retirement Plans	3
Expected contributions to defined benefit plans	$ 1.5
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Domain]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Number Of Retirement Plans	2
SERP [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$ 58.4	$ 53.4
Expected contributions to defined benefit plans	$ 3.9

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Retirement Plans - Changes in Company's Assets and Related Obligations for its Pension Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Change in projected benefit obligations:
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$ 432.9	$ 395.4
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	9.0	7.2	$ 9.0
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.5	20.3	18.8
Actuarial (gains) losses	(50.1)	66.2
Benefits paid to plan participants	(17.5)	(32.2)
Settlements	0.0	(24.0)
Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	392.8	432.9	395.4
Change in fair value of pension assets:
Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	302.1	319.6
Actual return on plan assets	(6.2)	32.5
Benefits paid to plan participants	(17.5)	(32.2)
Settlements	0.0	(24.0)
Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	280.8	302.1	$ 319.6
Funded status	(112.0)	(130.8)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Non-current assets	1.6	1.1
Current liabilities	(4.0)	(3.8)
Non-current liabilities	(109.6)	(128.1)
Net amount recognized	(112.0)	(130.8)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(12.7) and $(41.5))	(18.2)	(62.6)
Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.1) and $(0.1))	(0.1)	(0.1)
Net amount recognized	(18.3)	(62.7)
Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	(112.0)	(130.8)
Nonqualified trust assets	64.6	59.5
Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	(53.6)	(77.4)
Pension [Member]
Change in fair value of pension assets:
Company contributions	0.0	3.9
SERP [Member]
Change in fair value of pension assets:
Company contributions	2.4	2.3
Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
Nonqualified trust assets	$ 58.4	$ 53.4

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Retirement Plans - Changes in Company's Assets and Related Obligations for its Pension Plans (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized net actuarial loss amount net of tax	$ (12.7)	$ (41.5)
Unrecognized prior service cost amount net of tax	$ (0.1)	$ (0.1)

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Retirement Plans - Summary of Net Pension and SERP Expense Recognized (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	$ 9.0	$ 7.2	$ 9.0
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.5	20.3	18.8
Expected return on pension assets	(20.5)	(22.1)	(21.0)
Net amortization loss	20.9	7.5	30.5
Settlement gain	0.0	(1.0)	0.0
Net pension expense	27.9	11.9	37.3
Pension [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension expense	20.1	4.3	29.2
SERP [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension expense	$ 7.8	$ 7.6	$ 8.1

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Retirement Plans - Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
Discount rate	5.00%	4.37%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:
Discount rate	4.37%	5.26%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.50%
Pension [Member]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
Rate of compensation increase	4.85%	4.85%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:
Rate of compensation increase	4.85%	4.85%
SERP [Member]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
Rate of compensation increase	7.00%	7.00%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:
Rate of compensation increase	7.00%	7.00%

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Retirement Plans - Asset Allocations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 280.8	$ 302.1	$ 319.6
Equity securities, Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
Level 1 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		$ 0.0
Level 2 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 269.0	301.5
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	11.8	0.6
Equity securities [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 169.8	$ 195.6
Equity securities, Percentage	60.50%	64.70%
Equity securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		$ 0.0
Equity securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 169.8	195.6
Equity securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.0	0.0
Fixed income securities [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 99.5	$ 106.2
Equity securities, Percentage	35.40%	35.20%
Fixed income securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		$ 0.0
Fixed income securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 99.2	105.9
Fixed income securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.3	0.3
Other Investments [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 11.5	$ 0.3
Equity securities, Percentage	4.10%	0.10%
Other Investments [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		$ 0.0
Other Investments [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0.0	0.0
Other Investments [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 11.5	$ 0.3

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Retirement Plans - Expected Benefit Payments (Detail) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
2016	$ 20.1
2017	20.4
2018	20.9
2019	21.3
2020	22.0
2021-2025	$ 119.5

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Income Taxes - Geographic Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 102.1	$ 132.4	$ 76.7
Foreign	62.5	49.1	51.0
Earnings before income taxes	$ 164.6	$ 181.5	$ 127.7

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Income Taxes - Provisions for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Current expense:
Federal	$ 48.9	$ 42.1	$ 37.1
State	5.2	5.6	2.2
Foreign	11.6	18.0	15.0
Deferred expense (credit):
Federal	(22.0)	(9.3)	(23.5)
State	(1.9)	(6.6)	(3.0)
Foreign	(0.4)	(2.2)	(1.1)
Total provision for income taxes	$ 41.4	$ 47.6	$ 26.7

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%
Deferred tax assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 9.5	$ 10.5
Change in the total valuation allowance	1.0	19.2
Valuation Allowance Increase Decrease Foreign Operating Losses And Tax Credits	2.1
Valuation Allowance Increase (Decrease) Capital Loss Utilization	3.1
Portion of the unrecognized tax benefits if recognized, reduction of annual effective tax rate	7.7	7.5
Interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits	2.8	2.4
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	471.7
Cash and cash equivalents	194.1	$ 223.8	$ 214.2	$ 171.4
Foreign country [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	36.2
Tax credit carryforwards	2.4
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member] \| Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	7.6
Total From Foreign Countries [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 164.2

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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense, Net of Federal Income Tax Rate (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$ 57.6	$ 63.5	$ 44.7
State income taxes, net of federal income tax	1.8	3.7	0.5
Tax credits	(0.4)	(0.7)	(2.2)
Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	0.1	0.0	(1.2)
Change in valuation allowance	(1.3)	(19.2)	0.1
Change in state tax rates	(0.7)	(6.0)	(2.0)
Gain on intercompany sale of subsidiary stock	0.0	23.2	0.0
Non-deductible expenses	3.5	1.1	0.9
Other	1.0	(0.4)	0.9
Total provision for income taxes	41.4	47.6	26.7
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Income Taxes [Line Items]
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	(0.4)	(5.5)	(5.4)
BERMUDA
Income Taxes [Line Items]
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	0.0	(0.4)	2.7
HONG KONG
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:	(18.1)	(16.4)	(17.1)
OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Income Taxes [Line Items]
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	(1.9)	1.1	1.7
Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:	$ 0.2	$ 3.6	$ 3.1

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Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Deferred income tax assets:
Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$ 22.1	$ 16.6
Deferred compensation accruals	7.9	10.9
Accrued pension expense	40.1	47.2
Stock-based compensation	20.0	20.2
Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	13.9	13.9
Other amounts not deductible until paid	12.1	14.2
Other	1.3	1.0
Total gross deferred income tax assets	117.4	124.0
Less valuation allowance	(9.5)	(10.5)
Net deferred income tax assets	107.9	113.5
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	0.0	(3.8)
Intangible assets	(276.3)	(288.5)
Other	(6.5)	(10.3)
Total deferred income tax liabilities	(282.8)	(302.6)
Net deferred income tax liabilities	$ (174.9)	$ (189.1)

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Income Taxes - Summarizes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 8.6	$ 8.6
Increases related to current year tax positions	1.1	1.7
Decreases related to prior year positions	(0.6)	(1.3)
Decrease due to lapse of statute	(0.4)	(0.4)
Ending balance	$ 8.7	$ 8.6

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Litigation and Contingencies - Minimum Royalty and Advertising Obligations Due Under Terms of Certain Licenses Held by Company (Detail) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Advertising [Member]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
2016	$ 3.1
2017	3.2
2018	3.3
2019	3.4
2020	3.5
Thereafter	7.3
Royalties [Member]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
2016	2.0
2017	1.8
2018	1.4
2019	1.5
2020	1.5
Thereafter	$ 0.0

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Litigation and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - Licensing arrangements [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Incurred royalty expense	$ 2.0	$ 2.3	$ 1.7
Incurred advertising expense	$ 3.3	$ 4.1	$ 4.4

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Business Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Business Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	Jan. 02, 2016 Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating groups	4
Percentage of sources of footwear products from unrelated suppliers in foreign country region	99.00%

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Business Segments - Business Segment Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 12, 2015	Jun. 20, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 678.9	$ 630.1	$ 631.4	$ 711.1	$ 613.5	$ 627.6	$ 751.2	$ 808.9	$ 2,691.6	$ 2,761.1	$ 2,691.1
Operating profit (loss)									201.1	229.9	192.3
Depreciation and amortization expense									48.7	53.3	56.2
Capital expenditures									46.4	30.0	41.7
Total assets							2,434.4	2,491.3	2,434.4	2,491.3
Goodwill							429.1	438.8	429.1	438.8	445.3
Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									957.5	1,024.6	998.4
Operating profit (loss)									197.7	216.0	201.3
Depreciation and amortization expense									3.4	3.7	4.0
Capital expenditures									4.7	3.4	3.4
Total assets							444.2	454.7	444.2	454.7
Goodwill							130.4	131.6	130.4	131.6
Wolverine Boston Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									942.8	906.1	887.4
Operating profit (loss)									132.9	132.9	153.4
Depreciation and amortization expense									4.2	3.4	2.6
Capital expenditures									8.3	5.3	7.8
Total assets							1,324.2	1,315.9	1,324.2	1,315.9
Goodwill							256.2	264.7	256.2	264.7
Heritage Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									370.5	369.7	352.9
Operating profit (loss)									54.6	59.5	54.3
Depreciation and amortization expense									0.5	0.5	0.6
Capital expenditures									0.4	0.3	0.5
Total assets							169.9	153.8	169.9	153.8
Goodwill							16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5
Wolverine Multi-Brand Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									351.2	399.0	402.0
Operating profit (loss)									5.2	14.3	21.2
Depreciation and amortization expense									6.3	6.7	6.3
Capital expenditures									7.2	8.1	14.4
Total assets							204.3	222.8	204.3	222.8
Goodwill							26.0	26.0	26.0	26.0
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									69.6	61.7	50.4
Operating profit (loss)									5.6	4.4	3.7
Depreciation and amortization expense									1.5	1.8	2.0
Capital expenditures									0.9	0.4	1.8
Total assets							23.9	21.5	23.9	21.5
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)									(194.9)	(197.2)	(241.6)
Depreciation and amortization expense									32.8	37.2	40.7
Capital expenditures									24.9	12.5	$ 13.8
Total assets							$ 267.9	$ 322.6	$ 267.9	$ 322.6

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Business Segments - Geographic Information, Based on Shipping Destination, Related to Revenue from External Customers (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 2,691.6	$ 2,761.1	$ 2,691.1
United States [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	1,948.9	1,990.2	1,984.8
Europe [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	345.3	391.0	362.0
CANADA
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	141.2	163.0	166.2
Other [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	256.2	216.9	178.1
Foreign [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 742.7	$ 770.9	$ 706.3

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Business Segments - Company's Long-Lived Assets (Primarily Property, Plant and Equipment) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 131.6	$ 136.8	$ 151.9
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	117.7	126.8	136.7
Foreign [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 13.9	$ 10.0	$ 15.2

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Restructuring Activities (Restructuring Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs - COGS	$ 3.0	$ 1.0	$ 7.6
Restructuring costs - SG&A	34.6	26.0	0.7
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	(10.3)	(7.7)	(1.4)
Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	7.5	0.0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	17.3	21.2
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	(9.0)	(5.0)
Charges against assets	(7.2)	(8.7)
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	8.6	7.5	0.0
Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0.0	0.5	0.0
Restructuring costs - COGS		1.0	7.6
Cash payments related to restructuring costs		(1.3)	(1.4)
Charges against assets		(0.2)	(5.7)
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance		0.0	0.5
Severance and employee related [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	1.0	0.0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	2.9	2.6
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	(1.8)	(1.6)
Charges against assets
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	2.1	1.0	0.0
Severance and employee related [Member] \| Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0.0	0.0	0.0
Restructuring costs - COGS		0.1	1.4
Cash payments related to restructuring costs		(0.1)	(1.4)
Charges against assets			0.0
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance		0.0	0.0
Impairment of property, plant and equipment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	17.0	5.5
Impairment of property, plant and equipment [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0.0	0.0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	5.4	5.5
Cash payments related to restructuring costs
Charges against assets	(5.4)	(5.5)
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	0.0	0.0	0.0
Exit or disposal activities [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	6.5	0.0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	9.0	13.1
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	(7.2)	(3.4)
Charges against assets	(1.8)	(3.2)
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	6.5	6.5	0.0
Exit or disposal activities [Member] \| Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	$ 0.0	0.5	0.0
Restructuring costs - COGS		0.9	6.2
Cash payments related to restructuring costs		(1.2)	0.0
Charges against assets		(0.2)	(5.7)
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance		$ 0.0	$ 0.5

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Restructuring Activities (Additional Information) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)	Jan. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - COGS	$ 3.0	$ 1.0	$ 7.6
Restructuring costs - SG&A	34.6	$ 26.0	0.7
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 5.1
Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of retail stores closed	46	58
Cumulative restructuring costs incurred	$ 38.5
Restructuring costs - SG&A	17.3	$ 21.2
Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - COGS		1.0	7.6
Brand Discontinuation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	4.2
International Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	2.0	4.8
Cost of Sales [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative restructuring costs incurred	3.0
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative restructuring costs incurred	35.5
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	5.1	0.0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member] \| Brand Discontinuation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	2.6
Other Restructuring [Member] \| Brand Discontinuation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	1.6
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	17.0	5.5
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	5.4	5.5
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] \| Consumer Direct Store Assets [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	$ 11.6		$ 0.7
Maximum [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of retail stores expected to close	140
Estimated pretax restructuring charges	$ 48.0	32.0
Estimated non-cash charges	18.0
Estimated annualized pretax benefit	16.0
Minimum [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Estimated pretax restructuring charges	45.0	$ 26.6
Estimated non-cash charges	$ 16.0

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Restructuring Activities Restructuring Activities (Impairment Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	$ 34.6	$ 26.0	$ 0.7
Property, plant and equipment, net	131.6	136.8
Indefinite-lived intangibles	685.4	690.5	$ 690.5
Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	17.3	21.2
Impairment of property, plant and equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	17.0	5.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	1.8	0.6
Impairment of property, plant and equipment [Member] \| Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	5.4	5.5
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	5.1	0.0
Stride Rite [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangibles	$ 15.0	$ 0.0

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Business Acquisitions (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 09, 2012	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition price paid in cash	$ 1,249.5
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs		$ 0.0	$ 15.2	$ 41.5
Compensation Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs			3.9	26.2
Purchased Services [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs			1.1	10.6
Other Integration Costs [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs			$ 10.2
Amortization Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs				2.4
Professional and Legal Fees [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs				$ 2.3

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Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds Narrative Disclosures (Details)	Jan. 02, 2016
Subsidiary Guarantors of the Bonds [Abstract]
Ownership percentage by parent of guarantor subsidiaries	100.00%

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Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 12, 2015	Jun. 20, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 678.9	$ 630.1	$ 631.4	$ 711.1	$ 613.5	$ 627.6	$ 751.2	$ 808.9	$ 2,691.6	$ 2,761.1	$ 2,691.1
Cost of goods sold									1,636.9	1,673.8	1,619.0
Restructuring costs									3.0	1.0	7.6
Gross profit	271.7	246.4	261.4	284.7	245.7	255.8	272.2	300.1	1,051.7	1,086.3	1,064.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses									816.0	815.2	830.0
Acquisition-related integration costs									0.0	15.2	41.5
Restructuring and impairment costs									34.6	26.0	0.7
Operating profit (loss)									201.1	229.9	192.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									38.2	45.4	52.0
Debt extinguishment costs									1.6	1.3	13.1
Other expense (income), net									(3.3)	1.7	(0.5)
Total other expenses (income)									36.5	48.4	64.6
Earnings before income taxes									164.6	181.5	127.7
Income tax expense (benefit)									41.4	47.6	26.7
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									123.2	133.9	101.0
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									0.0	0.0	0.0
Net earnings									123.2	133.9	101.0
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest									0.4	0.8	0.6
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$ 45.8	$ 25.3	$ 40.1	$ 57.8	$ 27.5	$ 37.1	$ 11.6	$ 10.7	122.8	133.1	100.4
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									123.2	133.9	101.0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(31.8)	(18.5)	(5.4)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									(2.2)	9.4	0.9
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									(2.8)	(0.2)	1.6
Pension adjustments									28.8	(32.1)	81.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									(8.0)	(41.4)	78.3
Comprehensive income									115.2	92.5	179.3
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests									(1.0)	(0.3)	0.5
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									116.2	92.8	178.8
Parent [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue									613.3	607.8	538.2
Cost of goods sold									458.4	442.9	383.8
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											0.1
Restructuring costs									(0.1)	0.1
Gross profit									155.0	164.8	154.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses									127.9	126.1	139.0
Acquisition-related integration costs										6.5	16.9
Restructuring and impairment costs									3.5	3.0
Operating profit (loss)									23.6	29.2	(1.6)
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									38.6	45.4	52.1
Debt extinguishment costs									1.6	1.3
Other expense (income), net									(1.2)		(3.7)
Total other expenses (income)									39.0	46.7	61.5
Earnings before income taxes									(15.4)	(17.5)	(63.1)
Income tax expense (benefit)									(6.3)	0.7	1.5
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									(9.1)	(18.2)	(64.6)
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									131.9	151.3	165.0
Net earnings									122.8	133.1	100.4
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest											0.0
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									122.8	133.1	100.4
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									122.8	133.1	100.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(31.8)	(17.4)	(5.4)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									(2.2)	9.4	0.9
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									(2.8)	(0.2)	1.6
Pension adjustments									28.8	(32.1)	81.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									(8.0)	(40.3)	78.3
Comprehensive income									114.8	92.8	178.7
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests									(1.4)		(0.1)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									116.2	92.8	178.8
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue									2,628.6	3,276.1	3,849.1
Cost of goods sold									1,948.8	2,594.9	3,207.9
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											0.0
Restructuring costs									2.8	0.0
Gross profit									677.0	681.2	641.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses									559.2	555.1	506.7
Acquisition-related integration costs										1.1	14.9
Restructuring and impairment costs									24.0	10.4
Operating profit (loss)									93.8	114.6	119.6
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									0.1	0.1	(0.2)
Debt extinguishment costs									0.0	0.0
Other expense (income), net									(1.1)	(1.3)	0.1
Total other expenses (income)									(1.0)	(1.2)	(0.1)
Earnings before income taxes									94.8	115.8	119.7
Income tax expense (benefit)									38.6	37.7	19.3
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									56.2	78.1	100.4
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									13.6	9.4	114.5
Net earnings									69.8	87.5	214.9
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest											0.0
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									69.8	87.5	214.9
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									69.8	87.5	214.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									0.0	0.0	0.0
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									0.0	0.0	0.0
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									0.0	0.0	0.0
Pension adjustments									1.2	(10.3)	13.1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									1.2	(10.3)	13.1
Comprehensive income									71.0	77.2	228.0
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									71.0	77.2	228.0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue									723.8	848.8	774.4
Cost of goods sold									375.2	483.5	415.4
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											7.5
Restructuring costs									0.3	0.9
Gross profit									348.3	364.4	351.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses									257.5	258.1	266.8
Acquisition-related integration costs										7.6	9.7
Restructuring and impairment costs									7.1	12.6
Operating profit (loss)									83.7	86.1	74.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									(0.5)	(0.1)	(0.1)
Debt extinguishment costs									0.0	0.0
Other expense (income), net									(1.0)	3.0	3.1
Total other expenses (income)									(1.5)	2.9	3.2
Earnings before income taxes									85.2	83.2	71.1
Income tax expense (benefit)									9.1	9.2	5.9
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									76.1	74.0	65.2
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									88.0	74.7	21.7
Net earnings									164.1	148.7	86.9
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest									0.4	0.8	0.6
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									163.7	147.9	86.3
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									164.1	148.7	86.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(31.8)	(18.5)	(5.4)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									(2.2)	9.4	0.9
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									0.0	0.0	0.0
Pension adjustments									0.0	0.0	0.0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									(34.0)	(9.1)	(4.5)
Comprehensive income									130.1	139.6	82.4
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests									(1.0)	(0.3)	0.6
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									131.1	139.9	81.8
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue									(1,274.1)	(1,971.6)	(2,470.6)
Cost of goods sold									(1,145.5)	(1,847.5)	(2,388.1)
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											0.0
Restructuring costs									0.0	0.0
Gross profit									(128.6)	(124.1)	(82.5)
Selling, general and administrative expenses									(128.6)	(124.1)	(82.5)
Acquisition-related integration costs											0.0
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net											0.0
Debt extinguishment costs									0.0	0.0
Other expense (income), net											0.0
Income tax expense (benefit)											0.0
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									(233.5)	(235.4)	(301.2)
Net earnings									(233.5)	(235.4)	(301.2)
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest											0.0
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									(233.5)	(235.4)	(301.2)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									(233.5)	(235.4)	(301.2)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									31.8	17.4	5.4
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									2.2	(9.4)	(0.9)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									0.0	0.0	0.0
Pension adjustments									(1.2)	10.3	(13.1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									32.8	18.3	(8.6)
Comprehensive income									(200.7)	(217.1)	(309.8)
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests									1.4
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									$ (202.1)	$ (217.1)	$ (309.8)

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Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 194.1	$ 223.8	$ 214.2	$ 171.4
Accounts receivable, net	298.9	312.7
Inventories:
Finished products	448.0	398.1
Raw materials and work-in-process	18.6	15.9
Total Inventory	466.6	414.0
Deferred income taxes	0.0	28.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	54.2	63.6
Total current assets	1,013.8	1,042.2
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	431.5	415.3
Accumulated depreciation	(299.9)	(278.5)
Property, plant and equipment, net	131.6	136.8
Other assets:
Goodwill	429.1	438.8	445.3
Indefinite-lived intangibles	685.4	690.5	690.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	97.3	112.1
Deferred income taxes	3.7	2.8
Other	73.5	68.1
Intercompany accounts receivable	0.0	0.0
Investment in affiliates	0.0	0.0
Total other assets	1,289.0	1,312.3
Total assets	2,434.4	2,491.3
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	199.7	149.4
Accrued salaries and wages	28.5	36.1
Other accrued liabilities	108.2	108.5
Current maturities of long-term debt	16.9	46.7
Total current liabilities	353.3	340.7
Long-term debt, less current maturities	792.9	840.9
Accrued pension liabilities	109.6	128.1
Deferred income taxes	178.6	217.0
Other liabilities	30.3	26.6
Intercompany accounts payable	0.0	0.0
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	963.7	933.5
Noncontrolling interest	6.0	4.5
Total stockholders’ equity	969.7	938.0	841.4	643.7
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,434.4	2,491.3
Parent [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	27.2	11.4	18.8	21.3
Accounts receivable, net	84.8	18.8
Inventories:
Finished products	(0.8)	59.5
Raw materials and work-in-process	0.8	2.1
Total Inventory	0.0	61.6
Deferred income taxes		12.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10.7	24.8
Total current assets	122.7	129.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	228.4	230.7
Accumulated depreciation	(178.1)	(183.3)
Property, plant and equipment, net	50.3	47.4
Other assets:
Goodwill	2.7	7.9
Indefinite-lived intangibles	3.8	4.3
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.6	0.6
Other	54.1	53.1
Intercompany accounts receivable	19.8	22.1
Investment in affiliates	3,388.4	3,158.2
Total other assets	3,469.4	3,246.2
Total assets	3,642.4	3,423.0
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	37.3	37.5
Accrued salaries and wages	17.2	23.2
Other accrued liabilities	42.6	31.6
Current maturities of long-term debt	16.9	46.7
Total current liabilities	114.0	139.0
Long-term debt, less current maturities	792.3	840.3
Accrued pension liabilities	91.2	106.6
Deferred income taxes	(75.2)	(60.7)
Other liabilities	17.0	13.3
Intercompany accounts payable	1,739.4	1,451.0
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	963.7	933.5
Total stockholders’ equity	963.7	933.5
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,642.4	3,423.0
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	2.6	3.3	15.0	48.5
Accounts receivable, net	105.8	181.4
Inventories:
Finished products	371.7	260.0
Raw materials and work-in-process	1.8	1.3
Total Inventory	373.5	261.3
Deferred income taxes		14.0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24.9	21.4
Total current assets	506.8	481.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	170.5	150.7
Accumulated depreciation	(103.6)	(72.6)
Property, plant and equipment, net	66.9	78.1
Other assets:
Goodwill	353.3	353.0
Indefinite-lived intangibles	675.3	674.9
Amortizable intangibles, net	96.7	111.5
Other	15.6	11.9
Intercompany accounts receivable	3,002.0	2,225.4
Investment in affiliates	854.0	608.8
Total other assets	4,996.9	3,985.5
Total assets	5,570.6	4,545.0
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	98.7	66.4
Accrued salaries and wages	4.3	6.0
Other accrued liabilities	35.6	40.9
Total current liabilities	138.6	113.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	0.6	0.6
Accrued pension liabilities	18.4	21.5
Deferred income taxes	249.8	274.7
Other liabilities	11.2	10.6
Intercompany accounts payable	1,360.0	734.5
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	3,792.0	3,389.8
Total stockholders’ equity	3,792.0	3,389.8
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	5,570.6	4,545.0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	164.3	209.1	180.4	101.6
Accounts receivable, net	108.3	112.5
Inventories:
Finished products	77.1	78.6
Raw materials and work-in-process	16.0	12.5
Total Inventory	93.1	91.1
Deferred income taxes		1.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18.6	17.4
Total current assets	384.3	431.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	32.6	33.9
Accumulated depreciation	(18.2)	(22.6)
Property, plant and equipment, net	14.4	11.3
Other assets:
Goodwill	73.1	77.9
Indefinite-lived intangibles	6.3	11.3
Deferred income taxes	3.7	2.8
Other	3.8	3.1
Intercompany accounts receivable	583.9	621.1
Investment in affiliates	949.4	1,221.3
Total other assets	1,620.2	1,937.5
Total assets	2,018.9	2,380.2
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	63.7	45.5
Accrued salaries and wages	7.0	6.9
Other accrued liabilities	30.0	36.0
Total current liabilities	100.7	88.4
Deferred income taxes	4.0	3.0
Other liabilities	2.1	2.7
Intercompany accounts payable	506.3	683.1
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	1,399.8	1,598.5
Noncontrolling interest	6.0	4.5
Total stockholders’ equity	1,405.8	1,603.0
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,018.9	2,380.2
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0.0	0.0	$ 0.0	$ 0.0
Inventories:
Total Inventory	0.0	0.0
Total current assets	0.0	0.0
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment, net	0.0	0.0
Other assets:
Intercompany accounts receivable	(3,605.7)	(2,868.6)
Investment in affiliates	(5,191.8)	(4,988.3)
Total other assets	(8,797.5)	(7,856.9)
Total assets	(8,797.5)	(7,856.9)
Current liabilities:
Total current liabilities	0.0	0.0
Intercompany accounts payable	(3,605.7)	(2,868.6)
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	(5,191.8)	(4,988.3)
Total stockholders’ equity	(5,191.8)	(4,988.3)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ (8,797.5)	$ (7,856.9)

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Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 215.5	$ 314.6	$ 202.3
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(46.4)	(30.0)	(41.7)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	0.0	0.0	2.8
Investments in joint ventures	0.0	(1.1)	(2.5)
Other	(3.6)	(3.7)	(3.3)
Net cash used in investing activities	(50.0)	(34.8)	(44.7)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings of long-term debt	450.0	0.0	775.0
Payments on long-term debt	(530.9)	(249.8)	(875.0)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.4)	0.0	(2.3)
Cash dividends paid	(24.4)	(24.0)	(23.7)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(92.6)	0.0	0.0
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(7.7)	(10.5)	(0.8)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	13.3	7.3	8.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	4.9	5.6	3.4
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	2.5	1.0	2.0
Net cash (used in) provided by in financing activities	(187.3)	(270.4)	(112.8)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	(7.9)	0.2	(2.0)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(29.7)	9.6	42.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	223.8	214.2	171.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	194.1	223.8	214.2
Parent [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	221.2	274.1	127.1
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(15.9)	(7.7)	(11.9)
Other	0.3	(2.4)	(2.9)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15.6)	(10.1)	(14.8)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings of long-term debt	450.0		775.0
Payments on long-term debt	(530.9)	(249.8)	(875.0)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.4)		(2.3)
Cash dividends paid	(24.4)	(24.0)	(23.7)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(92.6)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(7.7)	(10.5)	(0.8)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	13.3	7.3	8.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	4.9	5.6	3.4
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	0.0	0.0	0.0
Net cash (used in) provided by in financing activities	(189.8)	(271.4)	(114.8)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes			0.0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	15.8	(7.4)	(2.5)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	11.4	18.8	21.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	27.2	11.4	18.8
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	24.3	9.1	(10.0)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(21.1)	(19.6)	(25.0)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment			2.8
Other	(3.9)	(1.2)	(1.3)
Net cash used in investing activities	(25.0)	(20.8)	(23.5)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings of long-term debt	0.0		0.0
Payments of debt issuance costs	0.0		0.0
Purchase of common stock for treasury	0.0
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	0.0	0.0	0.0
Net cash (used in) provided by in financing activities	0.0	0.0	0.0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes			0.0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(0.7)	(11.7)	(33.5)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	3.3	15.0	48.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	2.6	3.3	15.0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(30.0)	31.4	85.2
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(9.4)	(2.7)	(4.8)
Investments in joint ventures		(1.1)	(2.5)
Other		(0.1)	0.9
Net cash used in investing activities	(9.4)	(3.9)	(6.4)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings of long-term debt	0.0		0.0
Payments of debt issuance costs	0.0		0.0
Purchase of common stock for treasury	0.0
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	2.5	1.0	2.0
Net cash (used in) provided by in financing activities	2.5	1.0	2.0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	(7.9)	0.2	(2.0)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(44.8)	28.7	78.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	209.1	180.4	101.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	164.3	209.1	180.4
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			0.0
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment			0.0
Net cash used in investing activities			0.0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash (used in) provided by in financing activities			0.0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes			0.0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			0.0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	0.0	0.0	0.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$ 0.0	$ 0.0	$ 0.0

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Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) - Company's Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 12, 2015	Jun. 20, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 678.9	$ 630.1	$ 631.4	$ 711.1	$ 613.5	$ 627.6	$ 751.2	$ 808.9	$ 2,691.6	$ 2,761.1	$ 2,691.1
Gross profit	271.7	246.4	261.4	284.7	245.7	255.8	272.2	300.1	1,051.7	1,086.3	1,064.5
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$ 45.8	$ 25.3	$ 40.1	$ 57.8	$ 27.5	$ 37.1	$ 11.6	$ 10.7	$ 122.8	$ 133.1	$ 100.4
Net earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings per share - Basic	$ 0.45	$ 0.25	$ 0.40	$ 0.58	$ 0.28	$ 0.37	$ 0.12	$ 0.11	$ 1.22	$ 1.33	$ 1.01
Earnings per share - Diluted	$ 0.44	$ 0.24	$ 0.39	$ 0.57	$ 0.27	$ 0.36	$ 0.12	$ 0.10	$ 1.20	$ 1.30	$ 0.99

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Jan. 03, 2015

Dec. 28, 2013

Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]

$ 52.4

$ 51.8

$ 39.2

121.0

137.5

126.2

0.0

111.7

136.9

113.6

Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]

61.7

52.4

51.8

Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]

20.6

18.3

10.1

20.4

34.9

21.1

0.0

^[1]

19.2

32.6

12.9

Allowance for sales returns [Member]

21.8

20.6

18.3

Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]

15.9

15.4

11.4

62.6

68.9

74.6

0.0

^[2]

62.2

68.4

70.6

Allowance for cash discounts [Member]

16.3

15.9

15.4

Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]

4.5

4.1

5.2

21.1

19.7

19.2

0.0

^[3]

19.3

20.3

Inventory valuation allowances [Member]

6.3

4.5

4.1

Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]

11.4

14.0

12.5

16.9

14.0

11.3

0.0

^[4]

11.0

16.6

9.8