Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 26, 2013	Nov. 25, 2012
ASSETS
Net of accumulated depreciation	$ 782,200	$ 782,766
Current Assets:
Net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 21,117	$ 20,738
Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders' equity (deficit)
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	270,000,000	270,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	37,397,437	37,392,343
Common stock, shares outstanding	37,397,437	37,392,343