Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 16,863	$ 18,039	$ 36,254	$ 33,515
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(949)	244	443	1,131
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments	(243)	(33)	(458)	(56)
Derivative financial instruments	547	(723)	330	(1,110)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		(512)		(35)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(645)	(512)	315	(35)
Comprehensive income	16,218	17,527	36,569	33,480
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	37	(28)	171	7
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 16,181	$ 17,555	$ 36,398	$ 33,473