13. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Government Contract Minimum Purchase (in Dollars)	$ 3.0rcky_GovernmentContractMinimumPurchase
Government Contract Maximum Revenue (in Dollars)	$ 15.0rcky_GovermentContractMaximumRevenue
Foreign Sales Percentage	6.30%rcky_ForeignSalesPercentage	2.90%rcky_ForeignSalesPercentage	3.90%rcky_ForeignSalesPercentage

The maximum amount of sales allowable under specific govementment contracts to produce goods.

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Balance Type:	credit
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