| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 18, 2020 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | V F CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000103379 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 18, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | PA |
| Entity File Number | 1-5256 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 23-1180120 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8505 E. Orchard Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Greenwood Village |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80111 |
| City Area Code | (720) |
| Local Phone Number | 778-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock Without Par Value Stated Capital 25 Per Share [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, without par value, stated capital $.25 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VFC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 0.625% Senior Notes due 2023 |
| Trading Symbol | VFC23 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
