Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Roll-Forward (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net, beginning of period			$ 1,774	$ 3,669
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	2	(314)	(1,778)	(875)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest			(10,500)	0
Proceeds and interest related to the Promissory Note			4,083	(22)
Decrease in The Finish Line, Inc.’s additional paid-in capital for purchase of redeemable noncontrolling membership interest			6,984	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net, end of period	$ 563	$ 2,772	$ 563	$ 2,772