Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 23, 2014	Feb. 24, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 1,129,990	$ 1,146,678
Cost of goods sold	553,637	554,800
Gross profit	576,353	591,878
Selling, general and administrative expenses	424,762	410,423
Restructuring Charges	57,935	0
Operating income	93,656	181,455
Interest expense	(31,829)	(32,157)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	(114)
Other income (expense), net	4,183	6,066
Income before income taxes	66,010	155,250
Income tax expense	16,387	48,375
Net income	49,623	106,875
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	348	145
Net income attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.	$ 49,971	$ 107,020