Weyco (WEYS) 10-K 11 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 02, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	WEYCO GROUP INC
Entity Central Index Key	106532
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	WEYS
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,813,336
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$180,374,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_EAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net sales	$320,488	$300,284	$293,471
Cost of sales	197,420	182,971	178,584
Gross earnings	123,068	117,313	114,887
Selling and administrative expenses	92,411	89,558	85,090
Earnings from operations	30,657	27,755	29,797
Interest income	1,174	1,461	1,840
Interest expense	-178	-384	-561
Other expense, net	-595	-653	-144
Earnings before provision for income taxes	31,058	28,179	30,932
Provision for income taxes	11,234	9,930	10,533
Net earnings	19,824	18,249	20,399
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	804	648	1,442
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$19,020	$17,601	$18,957
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$1.76	$1.63	$1.75
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$1.75	$1.62	$1.73

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net earnings	$19,824	$18,249	$20,399
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2,374	-2,456	221
Pension liability adjustments	-6,648	4,707	1,147
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-9,022	2,251	1,368
Comprehensive income	10,802	20,500	21,767
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	390	-193	1,765
Comprehensive income attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$10,412	$20,693	$20,002

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$12,499	$15,969
Marketable securities, at amortized cost	5,914	5,196
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $2,384 and 2,293, respectively	55,100	48,530
Accrued income tax receivable	0	1,055
Inventories	69,015	63,196
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,521	6,136
Total current assets	150,049	140,082
Marketable securities, at amortized cost	24,540	25,024
Deferred income tax benefits	1,999	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	33,694	35,112
Goodwill	11,112	11,112
Trademarks	34,748	34,748
Other assets	21,304	21,455
Total assets	277,446	267,533
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
Short-term borrowings	5,405	12,000
Accounts payable	15,657	13,956
Dividend payable	2,045	1,949
Accrued liabilities:
Wages, salaries and commissions	3,252	3,038
Taxes other than income taxes	1,134	1,299
Other	8,366	6,565
Accrued income tax payable	151	0
Deferred income tax liabilities	1,747	849
Total current liabilities	37,757	39,656
Deferred income tax liabilities	0	1,993
Long-term pension liability	33,379	21,901
Other long-term liabilities	8,356	6,991
Equity:
Common stock, $1.00 par value, authorized 24,000,000 shares in 2014 and 2013, issued and outstanding 10,821,140 shares in 2014 and 10,876,166 shares in 2013	10,821	10,876
Capital in excess of par value	37,966	31,729
Reinvested earnings	160,179	156,983
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-18,030	-9,422
Total Weyco Group, Inc. equity	190,936	190,166
Noncontrolling interest	7,018	6,826
Total equity	197,954	196,992
Total liabilities and equity	$277,446	$267,533

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, reserves (in dollars)	$2,384	$2,293
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	24,000,000	24,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	10,821,140	10,876,166
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	10,821,140	10,876,166

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_EQU

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Reinvested Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Thousands
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011		$10,922	$22,222	$146,266	($13,419)	$5,399
Net earnings	20,399	0	0	18,957	0	1,442
Foreign currency translation adjustments	221	0	0	0	-102	323
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	-1,147	0	0	0	1,147	0
Cash dividends declared		0	0	-9,133	0	0
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interest of subsidiary		0	0	0	0	-233
Increase in ownership interest of noncontrolling interest of subsidiary		0	0	-153	-140	293
Stock options exercised		174	2,126	0	0	0
Issuance of restricted stock		20	-20	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense		0	1,201	0	0	0
Income tax benefit from stock options exercised and vesting of restricted stock		0	655	0	0	0
Shares purchased and retired		-285	0	-6,273	0	0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012		10,831	26,184	149,664	-12,514	7,224
Net earnings	18,249	0	0	17,601	0	648
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2,456	0	0	0	-1,615	-841
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	-4,707	0	0	0	4,707	0
Cash dividends declared		0	0	-5,854	0	0
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interest of subsidiary		0	0	0	0	-205
Stock options exercised		220	3,712	0	0	0
Issuance of restricted stock		20	-20	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense		0	1,283	0	0	0
Income tax benefit from stock options exercised and vesting of restricted stock		0	570	0	0	0
Shares purchased and retired		-195	0	-4,428	0	0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	196,992	10,876	31,729	156,983	-9,422	6,826
Net earnings	19,824	0	0	19,020	0	804
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2,374	0	0	0	-1,960	-414
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	6,648	0	0	0	-6,648	0
Cash dividends declared		0	0	-8,137	0	0
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interest of subsidiary		0	0	0	0	-198
Stock options exercised		218	4,663	0	0	0
Issuance of restricted stock		24	-24	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense		0	1,465	0	0	0
Income tax benefit from stock options exercised and vesting of restricted stock		0	133	0	0	0
Shares purchased and retired		-297	0	-7,687	0	0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$197,954	$10,821	$37,966	$160,179	($18,030)	$7,018

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_EQU1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax (in dollars)	$4,250	$3,010	$734
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$0.75	$0.54	$0.84

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$19,824	$18,249	$20,399
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities -
Depreciation	3,659	3,962	3,338
Amortization	361	272	305
Bad debt expense	240	132	175
Deferred income taxes	1,115	1,268	1,648
Net losses (gains) on remeasurement of contingent consideration	611	24	-3,522
Net foreign currency transaction losses	268	279	138
Stock-based compensation	1,465	1,283	1,201
Pension contributions	-1,300	-1,282	0
Pension expense	2,212	3,737	3,407
Other-than-temporary investment impairment	0	200	0
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	0	0	93
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance	-552	-540	-535
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
Accounts receivable	-6,787	421	-5,586
Inventories	-5,807	2,048	-2,676
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-901	-295	368
Accounts payable	1,626	2,846	-1,802
Accrued liabilities and other	604	-2,858	1,356
Accrued income taxes	1,205	80	-320
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,843	29,826	17,987
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities	-8,427	-122	-10
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	8,177	13,968	7,342
Life insurance premiums paid	-155	-155	-155
Investment in real estate	0	-3,206	0
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-2,890	-2,699	-9,540
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	-3,295	7,786	-2,363
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends paid	-8,029	-3,904	-10,875
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interest of subsidiary	-198	-205	-233
Shares purchased and retired	-7,984	-4,623	-6,558
Proceeds from stock options exercised	4,881	3,932	2,300
Payment of contingent consideration	0	-1,270	0
Payment of indemnification holdback	0	0	-2,000
Proceeds from bank borrowings	101,200	11,000	33,000
Repayments of bank borrowings	-107,795	-44,000	-25,000
Income tax benefits from stock-based compensation	133	570	655
Net cash used for financing activities	-17,792	-38,500	-8,711
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-226	-431	46
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-3,470	-1,319	6,959
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of year	15,969	17,288	10,329
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of year	12,499	15,969	17,288
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	8,875	7,807	8,946
Interest paid	$127	$335	$442

NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS

NATURE OF OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
	Weyco Group, Inc. designs and markets quality and innovative footwear for men, women and children under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including: “Florsheim,” “Nunn Bush,” “Stacy Adams,” “BOGS,” “Rafters,” and “Umi.” Inventory is purchased from third-party overseas manufacturers. The majority of foreign-sourced purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars. The Company has two reportable segments, North American wholesale operations (“wholesale”) and North American retail operations (“retail”). In the wholesale segment, the Company’s products are sold to leading footwear, department and specialty stores primarily in the United States and Canada. The Company also has licensing agreements with third parties who sell its branded apparel, accessories and specialty footwear in the United States, as well as its footwear in Mexico and certain markets overseas. Licensing revenues are included in the Company’s wholesale segment. The Company’s retail segment consisted of 16 Company-owned retail stores and an internet business in the United States as of December 31, 2014. Sales in retail outlets are made directly to consumers by Company employees. The Company’s “other” operations include the Company’s wholesale and retail operations in Australia, South Africa, Asia Pacific (collectively, “Florsheim Australia”) and Europe (“Florsheim Europe”). The majority of the Company’s operations are in the United States, and its results are primarily affected by the economic conditions and retail environment in the United States.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and include all of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries.
	Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents included investments in money market accounts and cash deposits at various banks.
	Investments — All of the Company’s municipal bond investments are classified as held-to-maturity securities and reported at amortized cost pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320, Investments — Debt and Equity Securities (“ASC 320”) as the Company has the intent and ability to hold all security investments to maturity. See Note 4.
	Accounts Receivable — Trade accounts receivable arise from the sale of products on trade credit terms. On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews all significant accounts with past due balances, as well as the collectability of other outstanding trade accounts receivable for possible write-off. It is the Company’s policy to write-off accounts receivable against the allowance account when receivables are deemed to be uncollectible. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects the Company’s best estimate of probable losses in the accounts receivable balances. The Company determines the allowance based on known troubled accounts, historical experience and other evidence currently available.
	Inventories — Inventories are valued at cost, which is not in excess of market value. The majority of inventories are determined on a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) basis. Inventory costs include the cost of shoes purchased from third-party manufacturers, as well as related freight and duty costs. The Company generally takes title to product at the time of shipping. See Note 5.
	Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation — Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Plant and equipment are depreciated using primarily the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows: buildings and improvements, 10 to 39 years; machinery and equipment, 3 to 5 years; furniture and fixtures, 5 to 7 years.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”) if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to its related estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the related asset or group of assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset or group of assets. To derive the fair value, the Company utilizes the income approach and the fair value determined is categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of each asset group is determined using the estimated future cash flows discounted at an estimated weighted-average cost of capital. For purposes of the impairment review, the Company groups assets at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. In the case of its retail stores, the Company groups assets at the individual store level. In connection with the Company’s impairment review, the Company’s retail segment recognized an impairment charge of $93,000 in 2012, which was recorded within selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. No impairment charge was recorded in 2014 or 2013.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets — Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not subject to amortization. Other intangible assets consist of trademarks, customer relationships, and a non-compete agreement. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets which are not amortized are reviewed for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. See Note 7.
	Life Insurance — Life insurance policies are recorded at the amount that could be realized under the insurance contracts as of the balance sheet date. These assets are included within other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8.
	Contingent Consideration — The Company recorded its estimate of the fair value of the contingent consideration within other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. On a quarterly basis, the Company revalues the liability and records increases or decreases in its fair value as an adjustment to earnings. Changes to the contingent consideration liability can result from adjustments to the discount rate, accretion of the discount due to the passage of time, or changes in the actual or projected future performance of Bogs. The assumptions used to determine the fair value of contingent consideration include a significant amount of judgment, and any changes in the assumptions could have a material impact on the amount of contingent consideration expense or income recorded in a given period. See Note 10.
	Income Taxes — Deferred income taxes are provided on temporary differences arising from differences in the basis of assets and liabilities for income tax and financial reporting purposes. Interest related to unrecognized tax benefits is classified as interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. See Note 12.
	Noncontrolling Interest — The Company’s noncontrolling interest is accounted for under ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”) and represents the minority shareholder’s ownership interest related to the Company’s wholesale and retail businesses in Australia, South Africa and Asia Pacific. In accordance with ASC 810, the Company reports its noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries as a separate component of equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and reports both net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest and net earnings attributable to the Company’s common shareholders on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
	In accordance with the subscription agreement entered into in connection with the acquisition of Florsheim Australia in January 2009, the Company’s equity interest in Florsheim Australia decreases from 60% to 51% of equity issued under the subscription agreement as intercompany loans are paid in accordance with their terms. To date, the Company’s equity interest in Florsheim Australia has decreased from 60% to 55% and the noncontrolling shareholder’s interest has increased from 40% to 45%. This change is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Equity.
	Revenue Recognition — Revenue from the sale of product is recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer and the customer is obligated to pay the Company. Sales to independent dealers are recorded at the time of shipment to those dealers. Sales through Company-owned retail outlets are recorded at the time of delivery to retail customers. All product sales are recorded net of estimated allowances for returns and discounts. The Company’s estimates of allowances for returns and discounts are based on such factors as specific customer situations, historical experience, and current and expected economic conditions. The Company evaluates the reserves and the estimation process and makes adjustments when appropriate. Revenue from third-party licensing agreements is recognized in the period earned. Licensing revenues were $3.2 million for each of 2014 and 2013, and $3.3 million in 2012.
	Shipping and Handling Fees — The Company classifies shipping and handling fees billed to customers as revenues. Shipping and handling expenses incurred by the Company are included in selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Wholesale segment shipping and handling expenses totaled $2.4 million in 2014, $2.7 million in 2013, and $2.3 million in 2012. Retail segment shipping and handling expenses, which result primarily from the Company’s shipments to its U.S. internet consumers, totaled $1.1 million in 2014, $760,000 in 2013, and $750,000 in 2012.
	Cost of Sales — The Company’s cost of sales includes the cost of products and inbound freight and duty costs.
	Selling and Administrative Expenses — Selling and administrative expenses primarily include salaries and commissions, advertising costs, employee benefit costs, distribution costs (e.g., receiving, inspection and warehousing costs), rent and depreciation. Distribution costs included in selling and administrative expenses were $11.0 million in 2014, $10.8 million in 2013, and $10.0 million in 2012.
	Advertising Costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Total advertising costs were $10.5 million, $11.4 million, and $10.5 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. All advertising expenses are included in selling and administrative expenses with the exception of co-op advertising expenses which are recorded as a reduction of net sales. Co-op advertising expenses, which are included in the above totals, reduced net sales by $3.5 million, $4.3 million, and $4.0 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Foreign Currency Translations — The Company accounts for currency translations in accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters (“ASC 830”) under which non-U.S. subsidiaries’ balance sheet accounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange in effect at fiscal year-end and income and expense accounts are translated at the weighted average rates of exchange in effect during the year. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recognized as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is a component of equity.
	Foreign Currency Transactions —  Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in other expense, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Net foreign currency transaction losses totaled approximately $268,000 in 2014, $279,000 in 2013, and $138,000 in 2012.
	Financial Instruments —  At December 31, 2014, the Company had forward exchange contracts outstanding to sell $9.5 million Canadian dollars at a price of approximately $8.6 million dollars. Additionally, the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary, Florsheim Australia, had forward exchange contracts outstanding to buy $3.3 million U.S. dollars at a price of approximately $3.6 million Australian dollars. These contracts all expire in 2015. Based on year-end exchange rates, the Company recorded gains of approximately $180,000 related to the Canadian contracts and gains of approximately $360,000 related to the Australian contracts.
	Earnings Per Share — Basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of restricted stock and options to purchase common stock. Diluted earnings per share includes any dilutive effects of restricted stock and options to purchase common stock. See Note 15.
	Comprehensive Income — Comprehensive income includes net earnings and changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Comprehensive income is reported in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss as recorded on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:
			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		$	(2,894	)	$	(934	)
	Pension liability, net of tax			(15,136	)		(8,488	)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(18,030	)	$	(9,422	)
	The noncontrolling interest as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, included foreign currency translation adjustments of approximately ($447,000) and ($33,000), respectively.
	The following presents a tabular disclosure about changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):
			Foreign			Defined			Total
			Currency			Benefit
			Translation			Pension Items
			Adjustments
	Beginning balance, December 31, 2013		$	(934	)	$	(8,488	)	$	(9,422	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(1,960	)		(7,079	)		(9,039	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			—			431			431
	Net current period other comprehensive loss			(1,960	)		(6,648	)		(8,608	)
	Ending balance, December 31, 2014		$	(2,894	)	$	(15,136	)	$	(18,030	)
	The following presents a tabular disclosure about reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands):
			Amounts reclassified from						Affected line item in the statement
			accumulated other						where net
			comprehensive loss						income is presented
			for the year ended
			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
	Prior service cost		$	(112	)	$	(111	)		-1
	Actuarial losses			818			1,813			-1
	Total before tax			706			1,702
	Tax benefit			(275	)		(664	)
	Net of tax		$	431		$	1,038
		-1	These amounts were included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 11 for additional details.
	Stock-Based Compensation —  At December 31, 2014, the Company had three stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 17. The Company accounts for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of ASC 718, Compensation —  Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). The Company’s policy is to estimate the fair market value of each option award granted on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company estimates the fair value of each restricted stock award based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock price on the grant date. The resulting compensation cost for both the options and restricted stock is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the respective awards.
	Concentration of Credit Risk —  The Company had no individual customer accounts receivable balances outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013 that represented more than 10% of the Company’s gross accounts receivable balance. Additionally, there were no single customers with sales above 10% of the Company’s total sales in 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements —  In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as codified in Accounting Standards Codification 606. The amendments in this update affect any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards. The amendments in this update require an entity to recognize revenue related to the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The amendments in this ASU will be effective for the Company for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this update on its consolidated financial statements.

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	3. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes the following three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the sources of data and assumptions used to develop the fair value measurements:
	Level 1 — unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are publicly accessible.
	Level 2 — quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3 — unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants.
	The carrying amounts of all short-term financial instruments, except marketable securities and forward exchange contracts, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of those instruments. Marketable securities are carried at amortized cost. The fair value disclosures of marketable securities are Level 2 valuations as defined by ASC 820, consisting of quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active. See Note 4. Forward exchange contracts are carried at fair value. The fair value measurements of forward exchange contracts are based on observable market transactions of spot and forward rates, and thus represent level 2 valuations as defined by ASC 820. The Company’s contingent consideration is measured at fair value. See Note 10.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments [Abstract]
Cost and Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]	4. INVESTMENTS
	Below is a summary of the amortized cost and estimated market values of the Company’s investment securities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The estimated market values provided are Level 2 valuations as defined by ASC 820.
		2014													2013
		Amortized Cost							Market Value						Amortized Cost			Market
																		Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Municipal bonds:
	Current	$		5,914					$		6,006				$	5,196		$	5,264
	Due from one through five years			14,398							15,204					17,636			18,527
					2014											2013
					Amortized Cost							Market Value				Amortized Cost			Market
																			Value
					(Dollars in thousands)
	Due from six through ten years					9,337							9,711				7,388			7,777
	Due from eleven through twenty years					805							762				—			—
	Total				$	30,454						$	31,683			$	30,220		$	31,568
	The unrealized gains and losses on investment securities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014								2013
		Unrealized Gains				Unrealized Losses				Unrealized Gains				Unrealized Losses
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Municipal bonds	$	1,279			$	(50	)		$	1,348			$	—
	At each reporting date, the Company reviews its investments to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other-than-temporary. To determine whether a decline in value is other-than-temporary, the Company considers all available evidence, including the issuer’s financial condition, the severity and duration of the decline in fair value, and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a reasonable period of time sufficient for any forecasted recovery. If a decline in value is deemed other-than-temporary, the Company records a reduction in the carrying value to the estimated fair value. The Company determined that no other-than-temporary impairment exists for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	In 2013, the Company concluded that the unrealized loss on one of its municipal bonds was other-than-temporary. Accordingly, the Company wrote the bond down to fair value and recorded an impairment loss of $200,000. This loss was recorded within other expense, net, in the 2013 Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	5. INVENTORIES
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, inventories consisted of:
		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Finished shoes	$	87,203		$	80,876
	LIFO reserve		(18,188	)		(17,680	)
	Total inventories	$	69,015		$	63,196
	Finished shoes included inventory in-transit of $25.9 million and $22.5 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At December 31, 2014, approximately 91% of the Company’s inventories were valued by the LIFO method of accounting while approximately 9% were valued by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method of accounting. At December 31, 2013, approximately 89% of the Company’s inventories were valued by the LIFO method of accounting while approximately 11% were valued by the FIFO method of accounting.
	During 2014, there were liquidations of LIFO inventory quantities carried at lower costs prevailing in prior years as compared to the cost of fiscal 2014 purchases. The effect of the liquidation decreased cost of goods sold by $151,000 in 2014. During 2013, there were liquidations of LIFO inventory quantities carried at lower costs prevailing in prior years as compared to the cost of fiscal 2013 purchases. The effect of the liquidation decreased cost of goods sold by $64,000 in 2013. During 2012, there were liquidations of LIFO inventory quantities carried at lower costs prevailing in prior years as compared to the cost of fiscal 2012 purchases. The effect of the liquidation decreased cost of goods sold by $104,000 in 2012.

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, property, plant and equipment consisted of:
		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Land and land improvements	$	3,706		$	3,607
	Buildings and improvements		26,900			26,900
	Machinery and equipment		25,816			24,502
	Retail fixtures and leasehold improvements		12,259			11,825
	Construction in progress		18			252
	Property, plant and equipment		68,699			67,086
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(35,005	)		(31,974	)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	33,694		$	35,112

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	7. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The Company’s indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2014:
		Weighted Average Life (Years)		31-Dec-14
				Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
				(Dollars in thousands)
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Goodwill			$	11,112	$	—		$	11,112
	Trademarks				34,748		—			34,748
	Total indefinite-lived intangible assets			$	45,860	$	—		$	45,860
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Non-compete agreement		5	$	200	$	(153	)	$	47
	Customer relationships		15		3,500		(894	)		2,606
	Total amortizable intangible assets			$	3,700	$	(1,047	)	$	2,653
	The Company’s indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2013:
		Weighted Average Life (Years)		31-Dec-13
				Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
				(Dollars in thousands)
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Goodwill			$	11,112	$	—		$	11,112
	Trademarks				34,748		—			34,748
	Total indefinite-lived intangible assets			$	45,860	$	—		$	45,860
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Non-compete agreement		5	$	200	$	(113	)	$	87
	Customer relationships		15		3,500		(661	)		2,839
	Total amortizable intangible assets			$	3,700	$	(774	)	$	2,926
	The amortizable intangible assets are included within other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8.
	The Company performs an impairment test for goodwill and trademarks on an annual basis and more frequently if an event or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. Conditions that would trigger an impairment assessment include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in legal factors or business climate that could affect the value of the asset.
	The Company’s $11.1 million of goodwill resulted from the 2011 acquisition of Bogs. The Company uses a two-step process to test this goodwill for impairment. The first step is to compare the applicable reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. The Company has determined the applicable reporting unit is its wholesale segment. If the fair value of the wholesale segment is greater than its carrying value, there is no impairment. If the carrying value is greater than the fair value, then the second step must be completed to measure the amount of the impairment, if any. The second step calculates the implied fair value of the goodwill, which is compared to its carrying value. If the value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference. To date, the Company has never recorded an impairment charge on this goodwill.
	The Company tests its trademarks for impairment annually by comparing the fair value of each trademark to its related carrying value. Fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. To date, the Company has never recorded an impairment charge on these trademarks.
	The Company recorded amortization expense for intangible assets of $273,000 in each of 2014, 2013 and 2012. Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions, the Company anticipates future amortization expense to be as follows:
	(Dollars in thousands)	Intangible Assets
	2015	$	273
	2016		240
	2017		233
	2018		233
	2019		233
	Thereafter		1,441
	Total	$	2,653

OTHER_ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	8. OTHER ASSETS
	Other assets included the following amounts at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		2014		2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Cash surrender value of life insurance		14,148		13,440
	Intangible assets (See Note 7)		2,653		2,926
	Investment in real estate		2,793		3,112
	Other		1,710		1,977
	Total other assets	$	21,304	$	21,455
	The Company has five life insurance policies on current and former executives. Upon death of the insured executives, the approximate death benefit the Company would receive is $15.7 million in aggregate as of December 31, 2014.
	On May 1, 2013, the Company purchased a 50% interest in a building in Montreal, Canada for approximately $3.2 million. The building, which was classified as an investment in real estate in the above table, serves as the Company’s Canadian office and distribution center. The purchase was accounted for as an equity-method investment under ASC 323, Investments — Equity Method and Joint Ventures (“ASC 323”).

SHORTTERM_BORROWINGS

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-term Debt [Text Block]	9. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had a $60 million unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank expiring November 5, 2015. The line of credit bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.75%. At December 31, 2014, outstanding borrowings were approximately $5.4 million at an interest rate of 0.92%. The highest balance during the year was $24.3 million. At December 31, 2013, outstanding borrowings were $12.0 million at an interest rate of 0.90%.

CONTINGENT_CONSIDERATION

CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	10. CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION
	Contingent consideration is comprised of two contingent payments that the Company is obligated to pay the former shareholders of The Combs Company (“Bogs”) related to the Company’s acquisition of Bogs in 2011. The estimate of contingent consideration is formula-driven and is based on Bogs achieving certain levels of gross margin dollars between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2015. The first contingent payment was due in 2013 and was paid on March 28, 2013, in the amount of $1,270,000. The second payment is due in March 2016. In accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”), the Company remeasures its estimate of the fair value of the contingent consideration at each reporting date. The change in fair value is recognized in earnings.
	The Company’s estimate of the fair value of the second contingent payment was approximately $5.7 million and $5.1 million as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The balance was recorded within other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The total contingent consideration is reflected in the Company’s wholesale segment.
	The following table summarizes the activity during 2014 and 2013 related to the contingent payments as recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings (dollars in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Beginning balance	$	5,064	$	6,261
	Payment of contingent consideration		—		(1,270	)
	Net losses on remeasurement of contingent consideration		560		24
	Interest expense		51		49
	Ending balance	$	5,675	$	5,064
	The net losses on remeasurement of contingent consideration were recorded within selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The increase in the estimated liability in 2014 was primarily a result of Bogs performance in the current year. Bogs generated higher gross margin dollars in 2014 than the Company had originally projected.
	The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration is based on significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represents a level 3 valuation as defined by ASC 820. The fair value measurement was determined using a probability-weighted model which includes various estimates related to Bogs future sales levels and gross margins. As of December 31, 2014, management estimates that the range of potential amounts for the second payment is between $5.3 million and $6.3 million. Management believes it is at least reasonably possible that this estimate could change in the near term.

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	11. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
	The Company has a defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all employees, as well as an unfunded supplemental pension plan for key executives. Retirement benefits are provided based on employees’ years of credited service and average earnings or stated amounts for years of service. Normal retirement age is 65 with provisions for earlier retirement. The plan also has provisions for disability and death benefits. The plan closed to new participants as of August 1, 2011. The Company’s funding policy for the defined benefit pension plan is to make contributions to the plan such that all employees’ benefits will be fully provided by the time they retire. Plan assets are stated at market value and consist primarily of equity securities and fixed income securities, mainly U.S. government and corporate obligations.
	The Company follows ASC 715, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (“ASC 715”) which requires employers to recognize the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans as an asset or liability in their statements of financial position and to recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur as a component of comprehensive income. In addition, ASC 715 requires employers to measure the funded status of their plans as of the date of their year-end statements of financial position. ASC 715 also requires additional disclosures regarding amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
	The Company’s pension plan’s weighted average asset allocation at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category, was as follows:
			Plan Assets at December 31,
			2014			2013
	Asset Category:
	Equity Securities			50	%		56	%
	Fixed Income Securities			43	%		35	%
	Other			7	%		9	%
	Total			100	%		100	%
	The Company has a Retirement Plan Committee, consisting of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to manage the operations and administration of all benefit plans and related trusts. The committee has an investment policy for the pension plan assets that establishes target asset allocation ranges for the above listed asset classes as follows: equity securities: 20% – 80%; fixed income securities: 20% – 80%; and other, principally cash: 0% – 20%. On a semi-annual basis, the committee reviews progress towards achieving the pension plan’s performance objectives.
	To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, the Company considered the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio. This resulted in the selection of the 7.50% long-term rate of return on assets assumption for 2014.
	Assumptions used in determining the funded status at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were:
			2014			2013
	Discount rate			4.17	%		5.03	%
	Rate of compensation increase			4	%		4.5	%
	The following is a reconciliation of the change in benefit obligation and plan assets of both the defined benefit pension plan and the unfunded supplemental pension plan for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Defined Benefit						Supplemental
			Pension Plan						Pension Plan
			2014			2013			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Change in projected benefit obligation
	Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year		$	41,470		$	43,452		$	12,337		$	12,270
	Service cost			1,042			1,406			221			320
	Interest cost			1,999			1,832			586			570
	Actuarial loss (gain)			8,221			(3,466	)		2,047			(468	)
	Benefits paid			(1,800	)		(1,754	)		(350	)		(355	)
	Projected benefit obligation, end of year		$	50,932		$	41,470		$	14,841		$	12,337
	Change in plan assets
	Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year			31,522			27,819			—			—
	Actual return on plan assets			1,145			4,316			—			—
	Administrative expenses			(140	)		(141	)		—			—
	Contributions			1,300			1,282			350			355
	Benefits paid			(1,800	)		(1,754	)		(350	)		(355	)
	Fair value of plan assets, end of year		$	32,027		$	31,522		$	—		$	—
	Funded status of plan		$	(18,905	)	$	(9,948	)	$	(14,841	)	$	(12,337	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
	Accrued liabilities – other		$	—		$	—		$	(367	)	$	(384	)
	Long-term pension liability			(18,905	)		(9,948	)		(14,474	)		(11,953	)
	Net amount recognized		$	(18,905	)	$	(9,948	)	$	(14,841	)	$	(12,337	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
	Accumulated loss, net of income tax benefit of $7,559, $4,054, $2,431 and $1,729, respectively		$	11,824		$	6,341		$	3,803		$	2,705
	Prior service cost (credit), net of income tax benefit (liability) of $0, $1, ($314) and ($358), respectively			—			1			(491	)		(559	)
	Net amount recognized		$	11,824		$	6,342		$	3,312		$	2,146
	The actuarial loss recognized in 2014 primarily resulted from a decrease in the discount rate used to determine the funded status and the use of an updated mortality table. The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan and the supplemental pension plan was $45.3 million and $14.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014 and $36.3 million and $11.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013.
	Assumptions used in determining net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were:
			2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate			5.03	%		4.23	%		4.6	%
	Rate of compensation increase			4	%		4.5	%		4.5	%
	Long-term rate of return on plan assets			7.5	%		7.75	%		7.75	%
	The components of net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, were:
			2014			2013			2012
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Benefits earned during the period		$	1,263		$	1,726		$	1,472
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			2,586			2,403			2,317
	Expected return on plan assets			(2,343	)		(2,094	)		(1,994	)
	Net amortization and deferral			706			1,702			1,612
	Net pension expense		$	2,212		$	3,737		$	3,407
	The Company expects to recognize expense of approximately $1.9 million due to the amortization of unrecognized loss and income of approximately $100,000 due to the amortization of prior service cost as components of net periodic benefit cost in 2015, which are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2014.
	It is the Company’s intention to satisfy the minimum funding requirements and maintain at least an 80% funding percentage in its defined benefit retirement plan in future years. At this time, the level of cash contribution that will be required in 2015 to maintain the minimum funding balance is unknown.
	Projected benefit payments for the plans as of December 31, 2014 were estimated as follows:
			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Supplemental Pension Plan
			(Dollars in thousands)
2015		$	2,033		$	367
2016		$	2,154		$	383
2017		$	2,234		$	552
2018		$	2,360		$	568
2019		$	2,510		$	578
2020 – 2024		$	13,579		$	4,244
The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets as of December 31, 2014 by asset category within the fair value hierarchy (for further level information, see Note 3):
		31-Dec-14
		Quoted Prices in Active Markets			Significant Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Common stocks		$	11,888		$	1,139		$	—		$	13,027
Preferred stocks			414			20			—			434
Exchange traded funds			3,030			—			—			3,030
Corporate obligations			—			4,762			—			4,762
State and municipal obligations			—			1,592			—			1,592
Pooled fixed income funds			5,893			—			—			5,893
U.S. government securities			—			1,131			—			1,131
Cash and cash equivalents			2,069			—			—			2,069
Subtotal		$	23,294		$	8,644		$	—		$	31,938
Other assets(1)												89
Total											$	32,027
	-1	This category represents trust receivables that are not leveled.
The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets as of December 31, 2013 by asset category within the fair value hierarchy (for further level information, see Note 3):
		31-Dec-13
		Quoted Prices in Active Markets			Significant Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Common stocks		$	13,339		$	1,470		$	—		$	14,809
Preferred stocks			786			—			—			786
Exchange traded funds			2,761			—			—			2,761
Corporate obligations			—			4,636			—			4,636
State and municipal obligations			—			538			—			538
Pooled fixed income funds			4,150			—			—			4,150
U.S. government securities			—			838			—			838
Cash and cash equivalents			2,927			—			—			2,927
Subtotal		$	23,963		$	7,482		$	—		$	31,445
Other assets(1)												77
Total											$	31,522
	-1	This category represents trust receivables that are not leveled.
The Company also has a defined contribution plan covering substantially all employees. The Company contributed approximately $302,000, $227,000 and $221,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	12. INCOME TAXES
	The provision for income taxes included the following components at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Current:
	Federal	$	7,339		$	6,449		$	6,985
	State		1,131			940			928
	Foreign		1,649			1,273			972
	Total		10,119			8,662			8,885
	Deferred		1,115			1,268			1,648
	Total provision	$	11,234		$	9,930		$	10,533
	The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S. federal statutory income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		2.8			2.6			2.3
	Non-taxable municipal bond interest		(1.2	)		(1.7	)		(1.9	)
	Foreign income tax rate differences		(0.8	)		(0.9	)		(2.2	)
	Other		0.4			0.2			0.9
	Effective tax rate		36.2	%		35.2	%		34.1	%
	The foreign component of pretax net earnings was $5.0 million, $4.2 million and $6.2 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, the total amount of unremitted foreign earnings was $7.0 million. A deferred tax liability has not been recorded on these unremitted earnings because the Company intends to permanently reinvest such earnings outside of the U.S. Future dividends, if any, would be paid only out of current year earnings in the year earned. If the remaining unremitted foreign earnings at December 31, 2014 were to be repatriated in the future, the related deferred tax liability would not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	The components of deferred taxes as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Deferred tax benefits:
	Accounts receivable reserves	$	442		$	440
	Pension liability		13,161			8,691
	Accrued liabilities		2,426			2,164
			16,029			11,295
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventory and related reserves		(3,636	)		(2,601	)
	Cash value of life insurance		(3,451	)		(3,240	)
	Property, plant and equipment		(1,703	)		(1,757	)
	Intangible assets		(6,642	)		(5,948	)
	Prepaid expenses and other assets		(240	)		(264	)
	Foreign currency gains on intercompany loans		(105	)		(327	)
			(15,777	)		(14,137	)
	Net deferred income tax benefits (liabilities)	$	252		$	(2,842	)
	The net deferred tax benefits (liabilities) are classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Current deferred income tax liabilities	$	(1,747	)	$	(849	)
	Noncurrent deferred income tax benefits (liabilities)		1,999			(1,993	)
		$	252		$	(2,842	)
	Uncertain Tax Positions
	The Company accounts for its uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements only if the position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	—
	Increases related to current year tax positions		124
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	124
	Increases related to current year tax positions		—
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	124
	Favorable settlements of tax positions		(55	)
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions		(69	)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—
	The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $124,000, which, if recognized, would reduce the Company’s annual effective tax rate. Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, was a liability for potential interest related to these positions of $5,000 and $2,000, respectively.
	The Company files a U.S. federal income tax return, various U.S. state income tax returns and several foreign returns. In general, the 2010 through 2014 tax years remain subject to examination by those taxing authorities.

COMMITMENTS

COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	13. COMMITMENTS
	The Company operates retail shoe stores under both short-term and long-term leases. Leases provide for a minimum rental plus percentage rentals based upon sales in excess of a specified amount. The Company also leases office space in the U.S. and its distribution facilities in Canada and overseas. Total minimum rents were $9.7 million in 2014, $9.5 million in 2013 and $9.6 million in 2012. Percentage rentals were $512,000 in 2014, $430,000 in 2013, and $1.2 million in 2012.
	Future fixed and minimum rental commitments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2014, are shown below. Renewal options exist for many long-term leases.
	Dollars in thousands)	Operating Leases
	2015	$	8,579
	2016		7,265
	2017		6,221
	2018		5,024
	2019		4,539
	Thereafter		6,015
	Total	$	37,643
	At December 31, 2014, the Company also had purchase commitments of approximately $80.8 million to purchase inventory, all of which were due in less than one year.

STOCK_REPURCHASE_PROGRAM

STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Repurchase Program Disclosure [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program Disclosure [Text Block]	14. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
	In April 1998, the Company’s Board of Directors first authorized a stock repurchase program to purchase shares of its common stock in open market transactions at prevailing prices. In 2014, the Company purchased 297,576 shares at a total cost of $8.0 million through its stock repurchase program. In 2013, the Company purchased 195,050 shares at a total cost of $4.6 million through its stock repurchase program. In 2012, the Company purchased 285,422 shares at a total cost of $6.6 million through its stock repurchase program. At December 31, 2014, the Company was authorized to purchase an additional 330,899 shares under the program.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	15. EARNINGS PER SHARE
	The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014		2013		2012
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Numerator:
	Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$	19,020	$	17,601	$	18,957
	Denominator:
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		10,791		10,779		10,844
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Employee stock-based awards		97		86		106
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		10,888		10,865		10,950
	Basic earnings per share	$	1.76	$	1.63	$	1.75
	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.75	$	1.62	$	1.73
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for 2014 exclude antidilutive stock options totaling 656,000 shares at a weighted average price of $27.76. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for 2013 exclude antidilutive unvested restricted stock and outstanding stock options totaling 353,000 shares at a weighted average price of $26.85. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for 2012 exclude antidilutive unvested restricted stock and outstanding stock options totaling 874,530 shares at a weighted average price of $24.26.
	Unvested restricted stock awards provide holders with dividend rights prior to vesting, however, such rights are forfeitable if the awards do not vest. As a result, unvested restricted stock awards are not participating securities and are excluded from the computation of earnings per share.

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	16. SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company has two reportable segments: North American wholesale operations (“wholesale”) and North American retail operations (“retail”). The chief operating decision maker, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the performance of its segments based on earnings from operations and accordingly, interest income or expense, other income or expense, and income taxes are not allocated to the segments. The “other” category in the table below includes the Company’s wholesale and retail operations in Australia, South Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe, which do not meet the criteria for separate reportable segment classification.
	In the wholesale segment, shoes are marketed through more than 10,000 footwear, department and specialty stores, primarily in the United States and Canada. Licensing revenues are also included in the Company’s wholesale segment. The Company has licensing agreements with third parties who sell its branded apparel, accessories and specialty footwear in the United States, as well as its footwear in Mexico and certain markets overseas. In 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no single customer with sales above 10% of the Company’s total sales.
	In the retail segment, the Company operated 16 Company-owned stores in principal cities and an internet business in the United States as of December 31, 2014. Sales in retail outlets are made directly to the consumer by Company employees. In addition to the sale of the Company’s brands of footwear in these retail outlets, other branded footwear and accessories are also sold.
	The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Summarized segment data for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
		Wholesale		Retail		Other		Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
	2014
	Product sales	$	240,247	$	23,324	$	53,735	$	317,306
	Licensing revenues		3,182		—		—		3,182
	Net sales		243,429		23,324		53,735		320,488
	Depreciation		2,251		553		855		3,659
	Earnings from operations		22,527		3,300		4,830		30,657
	Total assets		244,278		4,689		28,479		277,446
	Capital expenditures		1,305		60		1,525		2,890
	2013
	Product sales	$	222,459	$	23,255	$	51,372	$	297,086
	Licensing revenues		3,198		—		—		3,198
	Net sales		225,657		23,255		51,372		300,284
	Depreciation		2,481		538		943		3,962
	Earnings from operations		20,742		3,018		3,995		27,755
	Total assets		230,509		7,412		29,612		267,533
	Capital expenditures		790		34		1,875		2,699
	2012
	Product sales	$	214,568	$	24,348	$	51,215	$	290,131
	Licensing revenues		3,340		—		—		3,340
	Net sales		217,908		24,348		51,215		293,471
	Depreciation		2,083		544		711		3,338
	Earnings from operations		22,214		1,662		5,921		29,797
	Total assets		246,523		7,994		30,804		285,321
	Capital expenditures		7,235		844		1,461		9,540
	All North American corporate office assets are included in the wholesale segment. Transactions between segments primarily consist of sales between the wholesale and retail segments. Intersegment sales are valued at the cost of inventory plus an estimated cost to ship the products. Intersegment sales have been eliminated and are excluded from net sales in the above table.
	Geographic Segments
	Financial information relating to the Company’s business by geographic area was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014		2013		2012
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net Sales:
	United States	$	244,260	$	231,729	$	225,397
	Canada		22,493		17,183		16,859
	Europe		9,048		8,117		7,230
	Australia		30,466		29,318		29,465
	Asia		9,842		9,484		8,956
	South Africa		4,379		4,453		5,564
	Total	$	320,488	$	300,284	$	293,471
	Long-Lived Assets:
	United States	$	75,952	$	77,755	$	80,268
	Other		9,048		9,255		6,009
		$	85,000	$	87,010	$	86,277
	Net sales attributed to geographic locations are based on the location of the assets producing the sales. Long-lived assets by geographic location consist of property, plant and equipment (net), goodwill, trademarks, investment in real estate and amortizable intangible assets.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	17. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had three stock-based compensation plans: the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, the 2011 Incentive Plan and the 2014 Incentive Plan (collectively, “the Plans”). Under the Plans, options to purchase common stock were granted to officers and key employees at exercise prices not less than the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. The Company issues new common stock to satisfy stock option exercises and the issuance of restricted stock awards. Awards are no longer granted under the 2005 and 2011 plans.
	Stock options and restricted stock awards were granted on August 26, 2014, December 2, 2013, and on December 1, 2012. Under the 2011 and 2014 Incentive Plans, stock options and restricted stock awards are valued at fair market value based on the Company’s closing stock price on the date of grant. Under 2005 plan, stock options were valued at fair market value based on the average of the Company’s high and low trade prices on the date of grant. The stock options and restricted stock awards granted in 2014, 2013 and 2012 vest ratably over four years. Stock options granted between 2014 and 2011 expire six years from the date of grant. Stock options granted between 2006 and 2010 expire five years from the date of grant. Stock options granted prior to 2006 expire ten years from the grant date, with the exception of certain incentive stock options, which expired five years from the date of grant. As of December 31, 2014, there were 643,400 shares remaining available for stock-based awards under the 2014 Incentive Plan.
	In accordance with ASC 718, stock-based compensation expense was recognized in the 2014, 2013 and 2012 consolidated financial statements for stock options and restricted stock awards granted since 2008. An estimate of forfeitures, based on historical data, was included in the calculation of stock-based compensation, and the estimate was adjusted quarterly to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to materially differ, from such estimates. The effect of applying the expense recognition provisions of ASC 718 in 2014, 2013 and 2012 decreased Earnings Before Provision For Income Taxes by approximately $1,465,000, $1,283,000 and $1,201,000, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2014, there was $2.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted in the years 2011 through 2014 which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 2.8 years. As of December 31, 2014, there was $1.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards granted in the years 2011 through 2014 which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 2.9 years.
	The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine compensation expense related to stock options in 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate		1.45	%		1.1	%		0.51	%
	Expected dividend yield		2.81	%		2.53	%		2.89	%
	Expected term		4.3 years			4.3 years			4.3 years
	Expected volatility		17.8	%		16.2	%		26.4	%
	The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury bonds with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the award. The expected dividend yield is based on the Company’s expected annual dividend as a percentage of the market value of the Company’s common stock in the year of grant. The expected term of the stock options is determined using historical experience. The expected volatility is based upon historical stock prices over the most recent period equal to the expected term of the award.
	The following tables summarize stock option activity under the Company’s plans:
	Stock Options
		Years ended December 31,
		2014						2013					2012
	Stock Options	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise
																Price
	Outstanding at beginning of year		1,260,866		$	24.41			1,265,792		$	22.76		1,307,488		$	21.76
	Granted		331,600			27.04			333,300			28.5		253,400			23.53
	Exercised		(218,150	)		22.37			(219,526	)		17.91		(174,646	)		13.17
	Forfeited or expired		(18,900	)		25.71			(118,700	)		30.3		(120,450	)		27.37
	Outstanding at end of year		1,355,416		$	25.36			1,260,866		$	24.41		1,265,792		$	22.76
	Exercisable at end of year		603,834		$	23.66			581,081		$	22.39		706,863		$	21.89
	Weighted average fair market value of options granted	$	2.93					$	2.77				$	3.68
		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life			Aggregate
		(in Years)			Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding – December 31, 2014		3.8		$	5,839,000
	Exercisable – December 31, 2014		2.4		$	3,631,000
	The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options is defined as the difference between the market value of the Company’s stock on December 31, 2014 of $29.67 and the exercise price multiplied by the number of in-the-money outstanding and exercisable stock options.
	Non-vested Stock Options
	Non-vested Stock Options	Number of Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Fair Value
	Non-vested – December 31, 2011		485,978		$	24.46		$	4.7
	Granted		253,400			23.53			3.68
	Vested		(173,824	)		25.05			4.73
	Forfeited		(6,625	)		24.26			4.6
	Non-vested – December 31, 2012		558,929		$	23.86		$	4.23
	Granted		333,300			28.5			2.77
	Vested		(207,044	)		23.83			4.42
	Forfeited		(5,400	)		23.95			4.28
	Non-vested – December 31, 2013		679,785		$	26.14		$	3.46
	Granted		331,600			27.04			2.93
	Vested		(243,303	)		25.54			3.8
	Forfeited		(16,500	)		25.98			3.44
	Non-vested – December 31, 2014		751,582		$	26.74		$	3.12
	The following table summarizes information about outstanding and exercisable stock options at December 31, 2014:
		Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Options Outstanding			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Number of Options Exercisable		Weighted Average Exercise
					(in Years)								Price
	$18.03		105,166			0.32		$	18.03			105,166	$	18.03
	$23.53 to $24.49		594,250			2.82			24.01			416,518		24.12
	$27.04 to $28.50		656,000			5.29			27.76			82,150		28.5
			1,355,416			3.82		$	25.36			603,834	$	23.66
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the years ended December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	1,108		$	1,506		$	1,704
	Cash received from stock option exercises	$	4,881		$	3,932		$	2,300
	Income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	$	432		$	588		$	664
	Total fair value of stock options vested	$	923		$	915		$	821
	Restricted Stock
	The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014:
	Non-vested Restricted Stock	Shares of Restricted Stock			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Non-vested – December 31, 2011		38,000		$	24.47
Issued		19,600			23.53
Vested		(15,025	)		24.97
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested – December 31, 2012		42,575			23.87
Issued		20,400			28.5
Vested		(15,475	)		23.85
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested – December 31, 2013		47,500		$	25.86
Issued		24,400			27.04
Vested		(17,850	)		25.31
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested – December 31, 2014		54,050		$	26.58
At December 31, 2014, the Company expected 54,050 shares of restricted stock to vest over a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 2.8 years. These shares had an aggregate intrinsic value of $1.6 million at December 31, 2014. The aggregate intrinsic value was calculated using the market value of the Company’s stock on December 31, 2014 of $29.67 multiplied by the number of non-vested restricted shares outstanding. The income tax benefit from the vesting of restricted stock for the years ended December 31 was approximately $183,000 in 2014, $177,000 in 2013, and $137,000 in 2012.

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA_Unaud

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	18. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	2014	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Year
	Net sales	$	74,929	$	62,863	$	87,425	$	95,271	$	320,488
	Gross earnings	$	27,364	$	24,217	$	32,421	$	39,066	$	123,068
	Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$	3,205	$	2,207	$	5,518	$	8,090	$	19,020
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.3	$	0.2	$	0.51	$	0.75	$	1.76
	Diluted	$	0.29	$	0.2	$	0.51	$	0.75	$	1.75
	2013	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Year
	Net sales	$	73,590	$	65,041	$	83,108	$	78,545	$	300,284
	Gross earnings	$	27,699	$	24,698	$	31,579	$	33,337	$	117,313
	Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$	3,200	$	2,205	$	5,392	$	6,804	$	17,601
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.3	$	0.2	$	0.5	$	0.63	$	1.63
	Diluted	$	0.3	$	0.2	$	0.5	$	0.62	$	1.62

VALUATION_AND_QUALIFYING_ACCOU

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	19. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
		Deducted from Assets
		Doubtful Accounts			Returns and Allowances			Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2011	$	1,415		$	944		$	2,359
	Add – Additions charged to earnings		175			2,954			3,129
	Deduct – Charges for purposes for which reserves were established		(319	)		(2,750	)		(3,069	)
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2012	$	1,271		$	1,148		$	2,419
	Add – Additions charged to earnings		132			2,974			3,106
	Deduct – Charges for purposes for which reserves were established		(170	)		(3,062	)		(3,232	)
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2013	$	1,233		$	1,060		$	2,293
	Add – Additions charged to earnings		240			3,299			3,539
	Deduct – Charges for purposes for which reserves were established		(246	)		(3,202	)		(3,448	)
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014	$	1,227		$	1,157		$	2,384

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	The Company has evaluated subsequent events through March 11, 2015, the date these financial statements were issued. No significant subsequent events have occurred through this date requiring adjustment to the financial statements or disclosures.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and include all of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents included investments in money market accounts and cash deposits at various banks.
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investments — All of the Company’s municipal bond investments are classified as held-to-maturity securities and reported at amortized cost pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320, Investments — Debt and Equity Securities (“ASC 320”) as the Company has the intent and ability to hold all security investments to maturity. See Note 4.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounts Receivable — Trade accounts receivable arise from the sale of products on trade credit terms. On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews all significant accounts with past due balances, as well as the collectability of other outstanding trade accounts receivable for possible write-off. It is the Company’s policy to write-off accounts receivable against the allowance account when receivables are deemed to be uncollectible. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects the Company’s best estimate of probable losses in the accounts receivable balances. The Company determines the allowance based on known troubled accounts, historical experience and other evidence currently available.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories — Inventories are valued at cost, which is not in excess of market value. The majority of inventories are determined on a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) basis. Inventory costs include the cost of shoes purchased from third-party manufacturers, as well as related freight and duty costs. The Company generally takes title to product at the time of shipping. See Note 5.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation — Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Plant and equipment are depreciated using primarily the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows: buildings and improvements, 10 to 39 years; machinery and equipment, 3 to 5 years; furniture and fixtures, 5 to 7 years.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”) if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to its related estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the related asset or group of assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset or group of assets. To derive the fair value, the Company utilizes the income approach and the fair value determined is categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of each asset group is determined using the estimated future cash flows discounted at an estimated weighted-average cost of capital. For purposes of the impairment review, the Company groups assets at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. In the case of its retail stores, the Company groups assets at the individual store level. In connection with the Company’s impairment review, the Company’s retail segment recognized an impairment charge of $93,000 in 2012, which was recorded within selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. No impairment charge was recorded in 2014 or 2013.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill and Intangible Assets — Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not subject to amortization. Other intangible assets consist of trademarks, customer relationships, and a non-compete agreement. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets which are not amortized are reviewed for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. See Note 7.
Life Settlement Contracts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Life Insurance — Life insurance policies are recorded at the amount that could be realized under the insurance contracts as of the balance sheet date. These assets are included within other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8.
Contingent Consideration Policy [Policy Text Block]	Contingent Consideration — The Company recorded its estimate of the fair value of the contingent consideration within other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. On a quarterly basis, the Company revalues the liability and records increases or decreases in its fair value as an adjustment to earnings. Changes to the contingent consideration liability can result from adjustments to the discount rate, accretion of the discount due to the passage of time, or changes in the actual or projected future performance of Bogs. The assumptions used to determine the fair value of contingent consideration include a significant amount of judgment, and any changes in the assumptions could have a material impact on the amount of contingent consideration expense or income recorded in a given period. See Note 10.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes — Deferred income taxes are provided on temporary differences arising from differences in the basis of assets and liabilities for income tax and financial reporting purposes. Interest related to unrecognized tax benefits is classified as interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. See Note 12.
Noncontrolling Interest Policy [Policy Text Block]	Noncontrolling Interest — The Company’s noncontrolling interest is accounted for under ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”) and represents the minority shareholder’s ownership interest related to the Company’s wholesale and retail businesses in Australia, South Africa and Asia Pacific. In accordance with ASC 810, the Company reports its noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries as a separate component of equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and reports both net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest and net earnings attributable to the Company’s common shareholders on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
	In accordance with the subscription agreement entered into in connection with the acquisition of Florsheim Australia in January 2009, the Company’s equity interest in Florsheim Australia decreases from 60% to 51% of equity issued under the subscription agreement as intercompany loans are paid in accordance with their terms. To date, the Company’s equity interest in Florsheim Australia has decreased from 60% to 55% and the noncontrolling shareholder’s interest has increased from 40% to 45%. This change is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Equity.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition — Revenue from the sale of product is recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer and the customer is obligated to pay the Company. Sales to independent dealers are recorded at the time of shipment to those dealers. Sales through Company-owned retail outlets are recorded at the time of delivery to retail customers. All product sales are recorded net of estimated allowances for returns and discounts. The Company’s estimates of allowances for returns and discounts are based on such factors as specific customer situations, historical experience, and current and expected economic conditions. The Company evaluates the reserves and the estimation process and makes adjustments when appropriate. Revenue from third-party licensing agreements is recognized in the period earned. Licensing revenues were $3.2 million for each of 2014 and 2013, and $3.3 million in 2012.
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Shipping and Handling Fees — The Company classifies shipping and handling fees billed to customers as revenues. Shipping and handling expenses incurred by the Company are included in selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Wholesale segment shipping and handling expenses totaled $2.4 million in 2014, $2.7 million in 2013, and $2.3 million in 2012. Retail segment shipping and handling expenses, which result primarily from the Company’s shipments to its U.S. internet consumers, totaled $1.1 million in 2014, $760,000 in 2013, and $750,000 in 2012.
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cost of Sales — The Company’s cost of sales includes the cost of products and inbound freight and duty costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Selling and Administrative Expenses — Selling and administrative expenses primarily include salaries and commissions, advertising costs, employee benefit costs, distribution costs (e.g., receiving, inspection and warehousing costs), rent and depreciation. Distribution costs included in selling and administrative expenses were $11.0 million in 2014, $10.8 million in 2013, and $10.0 million in 2012.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Advertising Costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Total advertising costs were $10.5 million, $11.4 million, and $10.5 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. All advertising expenses are included in selling and administrative expenses with the exception of co-op advertising expenses which are recorded as a reduction of net sales. Co-op advertising expenses, which are included in the above totals, reduced net sales by $3.5 million, $4.3 million, and $4.0 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Foreign Currency Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Translations — The Company accounts for currency translations in accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters (“ASC 830”) under which non-U.S. subsidiaries’ balance sheet accounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange in effect at fiscal year-end and income and expense accounts are translated at the weighted average rates of exchange in effect during the year. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recognized as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is a component of equity.
Foreign Currency Transactions Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Transactions —  Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in other expense, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Net foreign currency transaction losses totaled approximately $268,000 in 2014, $279,000 in 2013, and $138,000 in 2012.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Financial Instruments —  At December 31, 2014, the Company had forward exchange contracts outstanding to sell $9.5 million Canadian dollars at a price of approximately $8.6 million dollars. Additionally, the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary, Florsheim Australia, had forward exchange contracts outstanding to buy $3.3 million U.S. dollars at a price of approximately $3.6 million Australian dollars. These contracts all expire in 2015. Based on year-end exchange rates, the Company recorded gains of approximately $180,000 related to the Canadian contracts and gains of approximately $360,000 related to the Australian contracts.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Earnings Per Share — Basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of restricted stock and options to purchase common stock. Diluted earnings per share includes any dilutive effects of restricted stock and options to purchase common stock. See Note 15.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Comprehensive Income — Comprehensive income includes net earnings and changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Comprehensive income is reported in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss as recorded on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:
			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		$	(2,894	)	$	(934	)
	Pension liability, net of tax			(15,136	)		(8,488	)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(18,030	)	$	(9,422	)
	The noncontrolling interest as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, included foreign currency translation adjustments of approximately ($447,000) and ($33,000), respectively.
	The following presents a tabular disclosure about changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):
			Foreign			Defined			Total
			Currency			Benefit
			Translation			Pension Items
			Adjustments
	Beginning balance, December 31, 2013		$	(934	)	$	(8,488	)	$	(9,422	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(1,960	)		(7,079	)		(9,039	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			—			431			431
	Net current period other comprehensive loss			(1,960	)		(6,648	)		(8,608	)
	Ending balance, December 31, 2014		$	(2,894	)	$	(15,136	)	$	(18,030	)
	The following presents a tabular disclosure about reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands):
			Amounts reclassified from						Affected line item in the statement
			accumulated other						where net
			comprehensive loss						income is presented
			for the year ended
			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
	Prior service cost		$	(112	)	$	(111	)		-1
	Actuarial losses			818			1,813			-1
	Total before tax			706			1,702
	Tax benefit			(275	)		(664	)
	Net of tax		$	431		$	1,038
		-1	These amounts were included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 11 for additional details.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-Based Compensation —  At December 31, 2014, the Company had three stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 17. The Company accounts for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of ASC 718, Compensation —  Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). The Company’s policy is to estimate the fair market value of each option award granted on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company estimates the fair value of each restricted stock award based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock price on the grant date. The resulting compensation cost for both the options and restricted stock is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the respective awards.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Concentration of Credit Risk —  The Company had no individual customer accounts receivable balances outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013 that represented more than 10% of the Company’s gross accounts receivable balance. Additionally, there were no single customers with sales above 10% of the Company’s total sales in 2014, 2013 and 2012.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements —  In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as codified in Accounting Standards Codification 606. The amendments in this update affect any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards. The amendments in this update require an entity to recognize revenue related to the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The amendments in this ASU will be effective for the Company for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this update on its consolidated financial statements.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss as recorded on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:
			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		$	(2,894	)	$	(934	)
	Pension liability, net of tax			(15,136	)		(8,488	)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(18,030	)	$	(9,422	)
Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Table Text Block]	The following presents a tabular disclosure about reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands):
			Amounts reclassified from						Affected line item in the statement
			accumulated other						where net
			comprehensive loss						income is presented
			for the year ended
			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
	Prior service cost		$	(112	)	$	(111	)		-1
	Actuarial losses			818			1,813			-1
	Total before tax			706			1,702
	Tax benefit			(275	)		(664	)
	Net of tax		$	431		$	1,038
		-1	These amounts were included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 11 for additional details.
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	The following presents a tabular disclosure about reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands):
			Amounts reclassified from						Affected line item in the statement
			accumulated other						where net
			comprehensive loss						income is presented
			for the year ended
			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
	Prior service cost		$	(112	)	$	(111	)		-1
	Actuarial losses			818			1,813			-1
	Total before tax			706			1,702
	Tax benefit			(275	)		(664	)
	Net of tax		$	431		$	1,038

INVESTMENTS_Tables

INVESTMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments [Abstract]
Held-to-maturity Securities [Table Text Block]	Below is a summary of the amortized cost and estimated market values of the Company’s investment securities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The estimated market values provided are Level 2 valuations as defined by ASC 820.
		2014													2013
		Amortized Cost							Market Value						Amortized Cost			Market
																		Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Municipal bonds:
	Current	$		5,914					$		6,006				$	5,196		$	5,264
	Due from one through five years			14,398							15,204					17,636			18,527
					2014											2013
					Amortized Cost							Market Value				Amortized Cost			Market
																			Value
					(Dollars in thousands)
	Due from six through ten years					9,337							9,711				7,388			7,777
	Due from eleven through twenty years					805							762				—			—
	Total				$	30,454						$	31,683			$	30,220		$	31,568
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]	The unrealized gains and losses on investment securities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014								2013
		Unrealized Gains				Unrealized Losses				Unrealized Gains				Unrealized Losses
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Municipal bonds	$	1,279			$	(50	)		$	1,348			$	—

INVENTORIES_Tables

INVENTORIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, inventories consisted of:
		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Finished shoes	$	87,203		$	80,876
	LIFO reserve		(18,188	)		(17,680	)
	Total inventories	$	69,015		$	63,196

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N1

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, property, plant and equipment consisted of:
		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Land and land improvements	$	3,706		$	3,607
	Buildings and improvements		26,900			26,900
	Machinery and equipment		25,816			24,502
	Retail fixtures and leasehold improvements		12,259			11,825
	Construction in progress		18			252
	Property, plant and equipment		68,699			67,086
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(35,005	)		(31,974	)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	33,694		$	35,112

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Tables

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The Company’s indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2014:
		Weighted Average Life (Years)		31-Dec-14
				Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
				(Dollars in thousands)
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Goodwill			$	11,112	$	—		$	11,112
	Trademarks				34,748		—			34,748
	Total indefinite-lived intangible assets			$	45,860	$	—		$	45,860
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Non-compete agreement		5	$	200	$	(153	)	$	47
	Customer relationships		15		3,500		(894	)		2,606
	Total amortizable intangible assets			$	3,700	$	(1,047	)	$	2,653
	The Company’s indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2013:
		Weighted Average Life (Years)		31-Dec-13
				Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
				(Dollars in thousands)
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Goodwill			$	11,112	$	—		$	11,112
	Trademarks				34,748		—			34,748
	Total indefinite-lived intangible assets			$	45,860	$	—		$	45,860
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Non-compete agreement		5	$	200	$	(113	)	$	87
	Customer relationships		15		3,500		(661	)		2,839
	Total amortizable intangible assets			$	3,700	$	(774	)	$	2,926
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions, the Company anticipates future amortization expense to be as follows:
	(Dollars in thousands)	Intangible Assets
	2015	$	273
	2016		240
	2017		233
	2018		233
	2019		233
	Thereafter		1,441
	Total	$	2,653

OTHER_ASSETS_Tables

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]	Other assets included the following amounts at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		2014		2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Cash surrender value of life insurance		14,148		13,440
	Intangible assets (See Note 7)		2,653		2,926
	Investment in real estate		2,793		3,112
	Other		1,710		1,977
	Total other assets	$	21,304	$	21,455

CONTINGENT_CONSIDERATION_Table

CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity during 2014 and 2013 related to the contingent payments as recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings (dollars in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Beginning balance	$	5,064	$	6,261
	Payment of contingent consideration		—		(1,270	)
	Net losses on remeasurement of contingent consideration		560		24
	Interest expense		51		49
	Ending balance	$	5,675	$	5,064

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Tabl

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Plan Assets Allocation [Table Text Block]	The Company’s pension plan’s weighted average asset allocation at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category, was as follows:
			Plan Assets at December 31,
			2014			2013
	Asset Category:
	Equity Securities			50	%		56	%
	Fixed Income Securities			43	%		35	%
	Other			7	%		9	%
	Total			100	%		100	%
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine, Net Funded Status of Plan [Table Text Block]	Assumptions used in determining the funded status at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were:
			2014			2013
	Discount rate			4.17	%		5.03	%
	Rate of compensation increase			4	%		4.5	%
Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan [Table Text Block]	The following is a reconciliation of the change in benefit obligation and plan assets of both the defined benefit pension plan and the unfunded supplemental pension plan for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Defined Benefit						Supplemental
			Pension Plan						Pension Plan
			2014			2013			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Change in projected benefit obligation
	Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year		$	41,470		$	43,452		$	12,337		$	12,270
	Service cost			1,042			1,406			221			320
	Interest cost			1,999			1,832			586			570
	Actuarial loss (gain)			8,221			(3,466	)		2,047			(468	)
	Benefits paid			(1,800	)		(1,754	)		(350	)		(355	)
	Projected benefit obligation, end of year		$	50,932		$	41,470		$	14,841		$	12,337
	Change in plan assets
	Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year			31,522			27,819			—			—
	Actual return on plan assets			1,145			4,316			—			—
	Administrative expenses			(140	)		(141	)		—			—
	Contributions			1,300			1,282			350			355
	Benefits paid			(1,800	)		(1,754	)		(350	)		(355	)
	Fair value of plan assets, end of year		$	32,027		$	31,522		$	—		$	—
	Funded status of plan		$	(18,905	)	$	(9,948	)	$	(14,841	)	$	(12,337	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
	Accrued liabilities – other		$	—		$	—		$	(367	)	$	(384	)
	Long-term pension liability			(18,905	)		(9,948	)		(14,474	)		(11,953	)
	Net amount recognized		$	(18,905	)	$	(9,948	)	$	(14,841	)	$	(12,337	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
	Accumulated loss, net of income tax benefit of $7,559, $4,054, $2,431 and $1,729, respectively		$	11,824		$	6,341		$	3,803		$	2,705
	Prior service cost (credit), net of income tax benefit (liability) of $0, $1, ($314) and ($358), respectively			—			1			(491	)		(559	)
	Net amount recognized		$	11,824		$	6,342		$	3,312		$	2,146
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	Assumptions used in determining net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were:
			2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate			5.03	%		4.23	%		4.6	%
	Rate of compensation increase			4	%		4.5	%		4.5	%
	Long-term rate of return on plan assets			7.5	%		7.75	%		7.75	%
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	The components of net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, were:
			2014			2013			2012
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Benefits earned during the period		$	1,263		$	1,726		$	1,472
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			2,586			2,403			2,317
	Expected return on plan assets			(2,343	)		(2,094	)		(1,994	)
	Net amortization and deferral			706			1,702			1,612
	Net pension expense		$	2,212		$	3,737		$	3,407
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Projected benefit payments for the plans as of December 31, 2014 were estimated as follows:
			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Supplemental Pension Plan
			(Dollars in thousands)
	2015		$	2,033		$	367
	2016		$	2,154		$	383
	2017		$	2,234		$	552
	2018		$	2,360		$	568
	2019		$	2,510		$	578
	2020 – 2024		$	13,579		$	4,244
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets as of December 31, 2014 by asset category within the fair value hierarchy (for further level information, see Note 3):
			31-Dec-14
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets			Significant Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Common stocks		$	11,888		$	1,139		$	—		$	13,027
	Preferred stocks			414			20			—			434
	Exchange traded funds			3,030			—			—			3,030
	Corporate obligations			—			4,762			—			4,762
	State and municipal obligations			—			1,592			—			1,592
	Pooled fixed income funds			5,893			—			—			5,893
	U.S. government securities			—			1,131			—			1,131
	Cash and cash equivalents			2,069			—			—			2,069
	Subtotal		$	23,294		$	8,644		$	—		$	31,938
	Other assets(1)												89
	Total											$	32,027
		-1	This category represents trust receivables that are not leveled.
	The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets as of December 31, 2013 by asset category within the fair value hierarchy (for further level information, see Note 3):
			31-Dec-13
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets			Significant Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
			(Dollars in thousands)
	Common stocks		$	13,339		$	1,470		$	—		$	14,809
	Preferred stocks			786			—			—			786
	Exchange traded funds			2,761			—			—			2,761
	Corporate obligations			—			4,636			—			4,636
	State and municipal obligations			—			538			—			538
	Pooled fixed income funds			4,150			—			—			4,150
	U.S. government securities			—			838			—			838
	Cash and cash equivalents			2,927			—			—			2,927
	Subtotal		$	23,963		$	7,482		$	—		$	31,445
	Other assets(1)												77
	Total											$	31,522
		-1	This category represents trust receivables that are not leveled.
	The Company also has a defined contribution plan covering substantially all employees. The Company contributed approximately $302,000, $227,000 and $221,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The provision for income taxes included the following components at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Current:
	Federal	$	7,339		$	6,449		$	6,985
	State		1,131			940			928
	Foreign		1,649			1,273			972
	Total		10,119			8,662			8,885
	Deferred		1,115			1,268			1,648
	Total provision	$	11,234		$	9,930		$	10,533
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S. federal statutory income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		2.8			2.6			2.3
	Non-taxable municipal bond interest		(1.2	)		(1.7	)		(1.9	)
	Foreign income tax rate differences		(0.8	)		(0.9	)		(2.2	)
	Other		0.4			0.2			0.9
	Effective tax rate		36.2	%		35.2	%		34.1	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The components of deferred taxes as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Deferred tax benefits:
	Accounts receivable reserves	$	442		$	440
	Pension liability		13,161			8,691
	Accrued liabilities		2,426			2,164
			16,029			11,295
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventory and related reserves		(3,636	)		(2,601	)
	Cash value of life insurance		(3,451	)		(3,240	)
	Property, plant and equipment		(1,703	)		(1,757	)
	Intangible assets		(6,642	)		(5,948	)
	Prepaid expenses and other assets		(240	)		(264	)
	Foreign currency gains on intercompany loans		(105	)		(327	)
			(15,777	)		(14,137	)
	Net deferred income tax benefits (liabilities)	$	252		$	(2,842	)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Benefit (Liabilities) [Table Text Block]	The net deferred tax benefits (liabilities) are classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Current deferred income tax liabilities	$	(1,747	)	$	(849	)
	Noncurrent deferred income tax benefits (liabilities)		1,999			(1,993	)
		$	252		$	(2,842	)
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	—
	Increases related to current year tax positions		124
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	124
	Increases related to current year tax positions		—
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	124
	Favorable settlements of tax positions		(55	)
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions		(69	)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—

COMMITMENTS_Tables

COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Future fixed and minimum rental commitments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2014, are shown below. Renewal options exist for many long-term leases.
	Dollars in thousands)	Operating Leases
	2015	$	8,579
	2016		7,265
	2017		6,221
	2018		5,024
	2019		4,539
	Thereafter		6,015
	Total	$	37,643

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014		2013		2012
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Numerator:
	Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$	19,020	$	17,601	$	18,957
	Denominator:
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		10,791		10,779		10,844
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Employee stock-based awards		97		86		106
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		10,888		10,865		10,950
	Basic earnings per share	$	1.76	$	1.63	$	1.75
	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.75	$	1.62	$	1.73

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Summarized segment data for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
		Wholesale		Retail		Other		Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
	2014
	Product sales	$	240,247	$	23,324	$	53,735	$	317,306
	Licensing revenues		3,182		—		—		3,182
	Net sales		243,429		23,324		53,735		320,488
	Depreciation		2,251		553		855		3,659
	Earnings from operations		22,527		3,300		4,830		30,657
	Total assets		244,278		4,689		28,479		277,446
	Capital expenditures		1,305		60		1,525		2,890
	2013
	Product sales	$	222,459	$	23,255	$	51,372	$	297,086
	Licensing revenues		3,198		—		—		3,198
	Net sales		225,657		23,255		51,372		300,284
	Depreciation		2,481		538		943		3,962
	Earnings from operations		20,742		3,018		3,995		27,755
	Total assets		230,509		7,412		29,612		267,533
	Capital expenditures		790		34		1,875		2,699
	2012
	Product sales	$	214,568	$	24,348	$	51,215	$	290,131
	Licensing revenues		3,340		—		—		3,340
	Net sales		217,908		24,348		51,215		293,471
	Depreciation		2,083		544		711		3,338
	Earnings from operations		22,214		1,662		5,921		29,797
	Total assets		246,523		7,994		30,804		285,321
	Capital expenditures		7,235		844		1,461		9,540
Schedule Of Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Net Sales And Long Lived Assets In Individual Foreign Countries By Country [Table Text Block]	Financial information relating to the Company’s business by geographic area was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014		2013		2012
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net Sales:
	United States	$	244,260	$	231,729	$	225,397
	Canada		22,493		17,183		16,859
	Europe		9,048		8,117		7,230
	Australia		30,466		29,318		29,465
	Asia		9,842		9,484		8,956
	South Africa		4,379		4,453		5,564
	Total	$	320,488	$	300,284	$	293,471
	Long-Lived Assets:
	United States	$	75,952	$	77,755	$	80,268
	Other		9,048		9,255		6,009
		$	85,000	$	87,010	$	86,277

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine compensation expense related to stock options in 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate		1.45	%		1.1	%		0.51	%
	Expected dividend yield		2.81	%		2.53	%		2.89	%
	Expected term		4.3 years			4.3 years			4.3 years
	Expected volatility		17.8	%		16.2	%		26.4	%
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following tables summarize stock option activity under the Company’s plans:
	Stock Options
		Years ended December 31,
		2014						2013					2012
	Stock Options	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise
																Price
	Outstanding at beginning of year		1,260,866		$	24.41			1,265,792		$	22.76		1,307,488		$	21.76
	Granted		331,600			27.04			333,300			28.5		253,400			23.53
	Exercised		(218,150	)		22.37			(219,526	)		17.91		(174,646	)		13.17
	Forfeited or expired		(18,900	)		25.71			(118,700	)		30.3		(120,450	)		27.37
	Outstanding at end of year		1,355,416		$	25.36			1,260,866		$	24.41		1,265,792		$	22.76
	Exercisable at end of year		603,834		$	23.66			581,081		$	22.39		706,863		$	21.89
	Weighted average fair market value of options granted	$	2.93					$	2.77				$	3.68
		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life			Aggregate
		(in Years)			Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding – December 31, 2014		3.8		$	5,839,000
	Exercisable – December 31, 2014		2.4		$	3,631,000
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options is defined as the difference between the market value of the Company’s stock on December 31, 2014 of $29.67 and the exercise price multiplied by the number of in-the-money outstanding and exercisable stock options.
	Non-vested Stock Options
	Non-vested Stock Options	Number of Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Fair Value
	Non-vested – December 31, 2011		485,978		$	24.46		$	4.7
	Granted		253,400			23.53			3.68
	Vested		(173,824	)		25.05			4.73
	Forfeited		(6,625	)		24.26			4.6
	Non-vested – December 31, 2012		558,929		$	23.86		$	4.23
	Granted		333,300			28.5			2.77
	Vested		(207,044	)		23.83			4.42
	Forfeited		(5,400	)		23.95			4.28
	Non-vested – December 31, 2013		679,785		$	26.14		$	3.46
	Granted		331,600			27.04			2.93
	Vested		(243,303	)		25.54			3.8
	Forfeited		(16,500	)		25.98			3.44
	Non-vested – December 31, 2014		751,582		$	26.74		$	3.12
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes information about outstanding and exercisable stock options at December 31, 2014:
		Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Options Outstanding			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Number of Options Exercisable		Weighted Average Exercise
					(in Years)								Price
	$18.03		105,166			0.32		$	18.03			105,166	$	18.03
	$23.53 to $24.49		594,250			2.82			24.01			416,518		24.12
	$27.04 to $28.50		656,000			5.29			27.76			82,150		28.5
			1,355,416			3.82		$	25.36			603,834	$	23.66
Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the years ended December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	1,108		$	1,506		$	1,704
	Cash received from stock option exercises	$	4,881		$	3,932		$	2,300
	Income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	$	432		$	588		$	664
	Total fair value of stock options vested	$	923		$	915		$	821
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014:
	Non-vested Restricted Stock	Shares of Restricted Stock			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Non-vested – December 31, 2011		38,000		$	24.47
	Issued		19,600			23.53
	Vested		(15,025	)		24.97
	Forfeited		—			—
	Non-vested – December 31, 2012		42,575			23.87
	Issued		20,400			28.5
	Vested		(15,475	)		23.85
	Forfeited		—			—
	Non-vested – December 31, 2013		47,500		$	25.86
	Issued		24,400			27.04
	Vested		(17,850	)		25.31
	Forfeited		—			—
	Non-vested – December 31, 2014		54,050		$	26.58

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA_Unaud1

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	2014	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Year
	Net sales	$	74,929	$	62,863	$	87,425	$	95,271	$	320,488
	Gross earnings	$	27,364	$	24,217	$	32,421	$	39,066	$	123,068
	Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$	3,205	$	2,207	$	5,518	$	8,090	$	19,020
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.3	$	0.2	$	0.51	$	0.75	$	1.76
	Diluted	$	0.29	$	0.2	$	0.51	$	0.75	$	1.75
	2013	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Year
	Net sales	$	73,590	$	65,041	$	83,108	$	78,545	$	300,284
	Gross earnings	$	27,699	$	24,698	$	31,579	$	33,337	$	117,313
	Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$	3,200	$	2,205	$	5,392	$	6,804	$	17,601
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.3	$	0.2	$	0.5	$	0.63	$	1.63
	Diluted	$	0.3	$	0.2	$	0.5	$	0.62	$	1.62

VALUATION_AND_QUALIFYING_ACCOU1

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table Text Block]
		Deducted from Assets
		Doubtful Accounts			Returns and Allowances			Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2011	$	1,415		$	944		$	2,359
	Add – Additions charged to earnings		175			2,954			3,129
	Deduct – Charges for purposes for which reserves were established		(319	)		(2,750	)		(3,069	)
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2012	$	1,271		$	1,148		$	2,419
	Add – Additions charged to earnings		132			2,974			3,106
	Deduct – Charges for purposes for which reserves were established		(170	)		(3,062	)		(3,232	)
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2013	$	1,233		$	1,060		$	2,293
	Add – Additions charged to earnings		240			3,299			3,539
	Deduct – Charges for purposes for which reserves were established		(246	)		(3,202	)		(3,448	)
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014	$	1,227		$	1,157		$	2,384

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT3

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	($2,894)	($934)
Pension liability, net of tax	-15,136	-8,488
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	($18,030)	($9,422)

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT4

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Beginning balance, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	($934)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	-1,960
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	0
Net current period other comprehensive loss, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	-1,960
Ending balance, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	-2,894	-934
Beginning balance, Defined Benefit Pension Items	8,488
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, Defined Benefit Pension Items	-7,079
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, Defined Benefit Pension Items	431	1,038
Net current period other comprehensive loss, Defined Benefit Pension Items	-6,648
Ending balance, Defined Benefit Pension Items	15,136	8,488
Beginning balance	-9,422
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-9,039
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	431
Net current period other comprehensive loss	-8,608
Ending balance	($18,030)	($9,422)

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT5

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of defined benefit pension items Prior service cost	($112)	[1]	($111)	[1]
Amortization of defined benefit pension items Actuarial losses	818	[1]	1,813	[1]
Amortization of defined benefit pension items Total before tax	706		1,702
Amortization of defined benefit pension items Tax benefit	-275		-664
Amortization of defined benefit pension items Net of tax	$431		$1,038
[1]	These amounts were included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 11 for additional details.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT6

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Forward Exchange Contracts, Canadian [Member]

Forward Exchange Contracts, Canadian [Member]

Forward Exchange Contracts, Australian [Member]

Florsheim Australia [Member]

Florsheim Australia [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]

Wholesale Segment [Member]

Wholesale Segment [Member]

Wholesale Segment [Member]

Retail Segment [Member]

Retail Segment [Member]

Retail Segment [Member]

Building and Building Improvements [Member]

Building and Building Improvements [Member]

Machinery and Equipment [Member]

Machinery and Equipment [Member]

Furniture and Fixtures [Member]

Furniture and Fixtures [Member]

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

USD ($)

AUD

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Accounting Policies [Line Items]

Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives

10 years

39 years

3 years

5 years

5 years

7 years

Asset Impairment Charges, Total

$0

$0

$93,000

Royalty Revenue, Total

3,200,000

3,200,000

3,300,000

Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs, Total

2,400,000

2,700,000

2,300,000

1,100,000

760,000

750,000

Selling Expense

11,000,000

10,800,000

10,000,000

Advertising Expense

10,500,000

11,400,000

10,500,000

Cooperative Advertising Expense

3,500,000

4,300,000

4,000,000

Net foreign currency transaction losses

268,000

279,000

138,000

Concentration Risk, Percentage

10.00%

10.00%

Concentration Risk, Customer

The Company had no individual customer accounts receivable balances outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013 that represented more than 10% of the Companys gross accounts receivable balance.

Additionally, there were no single customers with sales above 10% of the Companys total sales in 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Minority Interest

-447,000

-33,000

Noncontrolling Interest, Description

the Companys equity interest in Florsheim Australia decreases from 60% to 51% of equity issued under the subscription agreement as intercompany loans are paid in accordance with their terms. To date, the Companys equity interest in Florsheim Australia has decreased from 60% to 55% and the noncontrolling shareholders interest has increased from 40% to 45%.

Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral, Total

3,300,000

3,600,000

Investment Owned, Foreign Currency Contract, Current Value

8,600,000

9,500,000

Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized

$180,000

$360,000

INVESTMENTS_Details

INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Marketable securities, at amortized cost	$5,914	$5,196
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Marketable securities, at amortized cost	5,914	5,196
Amortized Cost, Due from one through five years	14,398	17,636
Amortized Cost, Due from six through ten years	9,337	7,388
Amortized Cost, Due from eleven through twenty years	805	0
Amortized Cost, Total	30,454	30,220
Market Value, Current	6,006	5,264
Market Value, Due from one through five years	15,204	18,527
Market Value, Due from six through ten years	9,711	7,777
Market Value, Due from eleven through twenty years	762	0
Market Value, Total	$31,683	$31,568

INVESTMENTS_Details_1

INVESTMENTS (Details 1) (Municipal Bonds [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Unrealized Gains	$1,279	$1,348
Unrealized Losses	($50)	$0

INVESTMENTS_Details_Textual

INVESTMENTS (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	$0	$200	$0

INVENTORIES_Details

INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory [Line Items]
Finished shoes	$87,203	$80,876
LIFO reserve	-18,188	-17,680
Total inventories	$69,015	$63,196

INVENTORIES_Details_Textual

INVENTORIES (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory [Line Items]
Other Inventory, in Transit, Gross	$25,900,000	$22,500,000
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	91.00%	89.00%
Percentage of FIFO Inventory	9.00%	11.00%
Decrease In Cost Of Goods Sold	$151,000	$64,000	$104,000

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N2

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and land improvements	$3,706	$3,607
Buildings and improvements	26,900	26,900
Machinery and equipment	25,816	24,502
Retail fixtures and leasehold improvements	12,259	11,825
Construction in progress	18	252
Property, plant and equipment	68,699	67,086
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-35,005	-31,974
Property, plant and equipment, net	$33,694	$35,112

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Details

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	$45,860	$45,860
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Net	45,860	45,860
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	3,700	3,700
Accumulated Amortization	-1,047	-774
Net	2,653	2,926
Goodwill [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	11,112	11,112
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Net	11,112	11,112
Trademarks [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	34,748	34,748
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Net	34,748	34,748
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets:
Weighted Average Life (Years)	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	200	200
Accumulated Amortization	-153	-113
Net	47	87
Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets:
Weighted Average Life (Years)	15 years	15 years
Gross Carrying Amount	3,500	3,500
Accumulated Amortization	-894	-661
Net	$2,606	$2,839

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Details_1

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2015	$273
2016	240
2017	233
2018	233
2019	233
Thereafter	1,441
Total	$2,653	$2,926

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Details_Text

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$273,000	$273,000	$273,000
Goodwill	$11,112,000	$11,112,000		$11,100,000

OTHER_ASSETS_Details

OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets Noncurrent [Line Items]
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$14,148	$13,440
Intangible assets (See Note 7)	2,653	2,926
Investment in real estate	2,793	3,112
Other	1,710	1,977
Total other assets	$21,304	$21,455

OTHER_ASSETS_Details_Textual

OTHER ASSETS (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1-May-13	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets Noncurrent [Line Items]
Approximate Death Benefit Receive From Life Insurance Policies		$15.70
Asset Purchase Interest Percentage	50.00%
Payments to Acquire Buildings	$3.20

SHORTTERM_BORROWINGS_Details_T

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Outstanding During Period	$24.30
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End	0.92%	0.90%
Long-term Line of Credit	5.4	12
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount, Total	$60
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	5-Nov-15
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description	LIBOR plus 0.75%

CONTINGENT_CONSIDERATION_Detai

CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$5,064	$6,261
Payment of contingent consideration	0	-1,270	0
Net losses on remeasurement of contingent consideration	560	24
Interest expense	51	49
Ending balance	$5,675	$5,064	$6,261

CONTINGENT_CONSIDERATION_Detai1

CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Description	Contingent consideration is comprised of two contingent payments that the Company is obligated to pay the former shareholders of The Combs Company (Bogs) related to the Companys acquisition of Bogs in 2011. The estimate of contingent consideration is formula-driven and is based on Bogs achieving certain levels of gross margin dollars between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2015.
Payment Of Contingent Consideration	$0	$1,270,000	$0
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low	5,300,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	6,300,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	5,675,000	5,064,000	6,261,000
Second Contingent Payment [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$5,700,000	$5,100,000

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Deta

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Asset Category:
Weighted Average Asset Alllocation	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Asset Category:
Weighted Average Asset Alllocation	50.00%	56.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Asset Category:
Weighted Average Asset Alllocation	43.00%	35.00%
Other Securities [Member]
Asset Category:
Weighted Average Asset Alllocation	7.00%	9.00%

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Deta1

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Details 1)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.17%	5.03%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.50%

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Deta2

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Change in projected benefit obligation
Service cost	$1,263	$1,726	$1,472
Interest cost	2,586	2,403	2,317
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	31,522
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	32,027	31,522
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
Long-term pension liability	-33,379	-21,901
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
Net amount recognized	15,136	8,488
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	41,470	43,452
Service cost	1,042	1,406
Interest cost	1,999	1,832
Actuarial loss (gain)	8,221	-3,466
Benefits paid	-1,800	-1,754
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	50,932	41,470
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	31,522	27,819
Actual return on plan assets	1,145	4,316
Administrative expenses	-140	-141
Contributions	1,300	1,282
Benefits paid	-1,800	-1,754
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	32,027	31,522
Funded status of plan	-18,905	-9,948
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
Accrued liabilities - other	0	0
Long-term pension liability	-18,905	-9,948
Net amount recognized	-18,905	-9,948
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
Accumulated loss, net of income tax benefit of $7,559, $4,054, $2,431 and $1,729, respectively	11,824	6,341
Prior service cost (credit), net of income tax benefit (liability) of $0, $1, (314) and ($358), respectively	0	1
Net amount recognized	11,824	6,342
Supplemental Pension Plan [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	12,337	12,270
Service cost	221	320
Interest cost	586	570
Actuarial loss (gain)	2,047	-468
Benefits paid	-350	-355
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	14,841	12,337
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	0	0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Administrative expenses	0	0
Contributions	350	355
Benefits paid	-350	-355
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	0	0
Funded status of plan	-14,841	-12,337
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
Accrued liabilities - other	-367	-384
Long-term pension liability	-14,474	-11,953
Net amount recognized	-14,841	-12,337
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
Accumulated loss, net of income tax benefit of $7,559, $4,054, $2,431 and $1,729, respectively	3,803	2,705
Prior service cost (credit), net of income tax benefit (liability) of $0, $1, (314) and ($358), respectively	-491	-559
Net amount recognized	$3,312	$2,146

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Deta3

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Details 3)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	5.03%	4.23%	4.60%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.50%	4.50%
Long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.75%	7.75%

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Deta4

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefits earned during the period	$1,263	$1,726	$1,472
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,586	2,403	2,317
Expected return on plan assets	-2,343	-2,094	-1,994
Net amortization and deferral	706	1,702	1,612
Net pension expense	$2,212	$3,737	$3,407

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Deta5

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Details 5) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	$2,033
2016	2,154
2017	2,234
2018	2,360
2019	2,510
2020 - 2024	13,579
Supplemental Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	367
2016	383
2017	552
2018	568
2019	578
2020 - 2024	$4,244

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Deta6

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Details 6) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	$32,027		$31,522
Other Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	89	[1]	77	[1]
Exchange traded funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	3,030		2,761
Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	5,893		4,150
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	1,131		838
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	2,069		2,927
Subtotal [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	31,938		31,445
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	4,762		4,636
State And Municipal Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	1,592		538
Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	13,027		14,809
Preferred Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	434		786
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Exchange traded funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	3,030		2,761
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	5,893		4,150
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	2,069		2,927
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Subtotal [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	23,294		23,963
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | State And Municipal Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	11,888		13,339
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	414		786
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Exchange traded funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	1,131		838
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Subtotal [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	8,644		7,482
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	4,762		4,636
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | State And Municipal Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	1,592		538
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	1,139		1,470
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	20		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Exchange traded funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Subtotal [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | State And Municipal Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets, Total	$0		$0
[1]	This category represents trust receivables that are not leveled.

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLANS_Deta7

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Defined Benefit Plan Percentage Of Minimum Fund Maintenance	80.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Contribution Amount	$302,000	$227,000	$221,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.50%	7.75%	7.75%
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Unrecognized Loss	1,900,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	100,000
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	45,300,000	36,300,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Tax	7,559,000	4,054,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit, Tax	0	1,000
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	14,300,000	11,300,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Tax	2,431,000	1,729,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit, Tax	($314,000)	($358,000)
Minimum [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	20.00%
Minimum [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	20.00%
Minimum [Member] | Other securuties [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	80.00%
Maximum [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	80.00%
Maximum [Member] | Other securuties [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	20.00%

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current:
Federal	$7,339	$6,449	$6,985
State	1,131	940	928
Foreign	1,649	1,273	972
Total	10,119	8,662	8,885
Deferred	1,115	1,268	1,648
Total provision	$11,234	$9,930	$10,533

INCOME_TAXES_Details_1

INCOME TAXES (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	2.80%	2.60%	2.30%
Non-taxable municipal bond interest	-1.20%	-1.70%	-1.90%
Foreign income tax rate differences	-0.80%	-0.90%	-2.20%
Other	0.40%	0.20%	0.90%
Effective tax rate	36.20%	35.20%	34.10%

INCOME_TAXES_Details_2

INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax benefits:
Accounts receivable reserves	$442	$440
Pension liability	13,161	8,691
Accrued liabilities	2,426	2,164
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Total	16,029	11,295
Deferred tax liabilities:
Inventory and related reserves	-3,636	-2,601
Cash value of life insurance	-3,451	-3,240
Property, plant and equipment	-1,703	-1,757
Intangible assets	-6,642	-5,948
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-240	-264
Foreign currency gains on intercompany loans	-105	-327
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-15,777	-14,137
Net deferred income tax benefits (liabilities)	$252	($2,842)

INCOME_TAXES_Details_3

INCOME TAXES (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Tax Benefit [Line Items]
Current deferred income tax liabilities	($1,747)	($849)
Noncurrent deferred income tax benefits (liabilities)	1,999	-1,993
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	$252	($2,842)

INCOME_TAXES_Details_4

INCOME TAXES (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$124	$124	$0
Increases related to current year tax positions		0	124
Favorable settlements of tax positions	-55
Decreases related to prior year tax positions	-69
Ending Balance	$0	$124	$124

INCOME_TAXES_Details_Textual

INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	$5,000,000	$4,200,000	$6,200,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance	0	124,000	124,000	0
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	7,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense		$5,000	$2,000
Income Tax Examination, Description	In general, the 2010 through 2014 tax years remain subject to examination by those taxing authorities.

COMMITMENTS_Details

COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2015	$8,579
2016	7,265
2017	6,221
2018	5,024
2019	4,539
Thereafter	6,015
Total	$37,643

COMMITMENTS_Details_Textual

COMMITMENTS (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals	$9,700,000	$9,500,000	$9,600,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals	512,000	430,000	1,200,000
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months	$80,800,000

STOCK_REPURCHASE_PROGRAM_Detai

STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	$7,984	$4,623	$6,558
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	297,576	195,050	285,422
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	330,899

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$8,090	$5,518	$2,207	$3,205	$6,804	$5,392	$2,205	$3,200	$19,020	$17,601	$18,957
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									10,791	10,779	10,844
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock-based awards (in shares)									97	86	106
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									10,888	10,865	10,950
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.75	$0.51	$0.20	$0.30	$0.63	$0.50	$0.20	$0.30	$1.76	$1.63	$1.75
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.75	$0.51	$0.20	$0.29	$0.62	$0.50	$0.20	$0.30	$1.75	$1.62	$1.73

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details_Tex

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares)	656,000	353,000	874,530
Weighted Average Price of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	$27.76	$26.85	$24.26

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Details

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product sales									$317,306	$297,086	$290,131
Licensing revenues									3,182	3,198	3,340
Net sales	95,271	87,425	62,863	74,929	78,545	83,108	65,041	73,590	320,488	300,284	293,471
Depreciation									3,659	3,962	3,338
Earnings from operations									30,657	27,755	29,797
Total assets	277,446				267,533				277,446	267,533	285,321
Capital expenditures									2,890	2,699	9,540
Wholesale [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product sales									240,247	222,459	214,568
Licensing revenues									3,182	3,198	3,340
Net sales									243,429	225,657	217,908
Depreciation									2,251	2,481	2,083
Earnings from operations									22,527	20,742	22,214
Total assets	244,278				230,509				244,278	230,509	246,523
Capital expenditures									1,305	790	7,235
Retail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product sales									23,324	23,255	24,348
Licensing revenues									0	0	0
Net sales									23,324	23,255	24,348
Depreciation									553	538	544
Earnings from operations									3,300	3,018	1,662
Total assets	4,689				7,412				4,689	7,412	7,994
Capital expenditures									60	34	844
Other Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product sales									53,735	51,372	51,215
Licensing revenues									0	0	0
Net sales									53,735	51,372	51,215
Depreciation									855	943	711
Earnings from operations									4,830	3,995	5,921
Total assets	28,479				29,612				28,479	29,612	30,804
Capital expenditures									$1,525	$1,875	$1,461

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Details_1

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales	$95,271	$87,425	$62,863	$74,929	$78,545	$83,108	$65,041	$73,590	$320,488	$300,284	$293,471
Long-Lived Assets	85,000				87,010				85,000	87,010	86,277
Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	9,048				9,255				9,048	9,255	6,009
Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									9,048	8,117	7,230
Asia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									9,842	9,484	8,956
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									244,260	231,729	225,397
Long-Lived Assets	75,952				77,755				75,952	77,755	80,268
Canada [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									22,493	17,183	16,859
Australia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									30,466	29,318	29,465
South Africa [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									$4,379	$4,453	$5,564

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Details_Te

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Major Customers	In 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no single customer with sales above 10% of the Companys total sales.
United States [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Number Of Stores Description	the Company operated 16 Company-owned stores in principal cities

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_1

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	1.45%	1.10%	0.51%
Expected dividend yield	2.81%	2.53%	2.89%
Expected term	4 years 3 months 18 days	4 years 3 months 18 days	4 years 3 months 18 days
Expected volatility	17.80%	16.20%	26.40%

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_2

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at beginning of year	1,260,866	1,265,792
Shares, Outstanding at end of year	1,355,416	1,260,866	1,265,792
Shares, Exercisable at end of year	603,834	581,081	706,863
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of year	$24.41	$22.76
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at end of year	$25.36	$24.41	$22.76
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at end of year	$23.66	$22.39	$21.89
Weighted average fair market value of options granted	$2.93	$2.77	$3.68
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at beginning of year	1,260,866	1,265,792	1,307,488
Shares, Granted	331,600	333,300	253,400
Shares, Exercised	-218,150	-219,526	-174,646
Shares, Forfeited or expired	-18,900	-118,700	-120,450
Shares, Outstanding at end of year		1,260,866	1,265,792
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of year	$24.41	$22.76	$21.76
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	$27.04	$28.50	$23.53
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$22.37	$17.91	$13.17
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired	$25.71	$30.30	$27.37
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at end of year		$24.41	$22.76
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years) , Outstanding - December 31, 2014	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years) , Exercisable - December 31, 2014	2 years 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding - December 31, 2014	$5,839,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable - December 31, 2014	$3,631,000

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_3

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted	$2.93	$2.77	$3.68
Non Vested Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at beginning of year	679,785	558,929	485,978
Number of Options, Granted	331,600	333,300	253,400
Number of Options, Vested	-243,303	-207,044	-173,824
Number of Options, Forfeited	-16,500	-5,400	-6,625
Shares, Outstanding at end of year	751,582	679,785	558,929
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of year	$26.14	$23.86	$24.46
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	$27.04	$28.50	$23.53
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested	$25.54	$23.83	$25.05
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	$25.98	$23.95	$24.26
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at end of year	$26.74	$26.14	$23.86
Weighted Average Fair Value, Outstanding at beginning of year	$3.46	$4.23	$4.70
Weighted Average Fair Value, Granted	$2.93	$2.77	$3.68
Weighted Average Fair Value, Vested	$3.80	$4.42	$4.73
Weighted Average Fair Value, Forfeited	$3.44	$4.28	$4.60
Weighted Average Fair Value, Outstanding at end of the year	$3.12	$3.46	$4.23

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_4

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of Options Outstanding	1,355,416
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	3 years 9 months 25 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$25.36
Options Exercisable, Number Of Options Exercisable	603,834
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$23.66
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Price Range	$18.03
Number of Options Outstanding	105,166
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	3 months 25 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$18.03
Options Exercisable, Number Of Options Exercisable	105,166
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$18.03
Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$23.53
Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$24.49
Number of Options Outstanding	594,250
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	2 years 9 months 25 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.01
Options Exercisable, Number Of Options Exercisable	416,518
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.12
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$27.04
Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$28.50
Number of Options Outstanding	656,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	5 years 3 months 14 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$27.76
Options Exercisable, Number Of Options Exercisable	82,150
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$28.50

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_5

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$1,108	$1,506	$1,704
Cash received from stock option exercises	4,881	3,932	2,300
Income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	432	588	664
Total fair value of stock options vested	$923	$915	$821

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_6

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details 5) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of Restricted Stock, Non-vested, Beginning balance	47,500	42,575	38,000
Shares of Restricted Stock, Issued	24,400	20,400	19,600
Shares of Restricted Stock, Vested	-17,850	-15,475	-15,025
Shares of Restricted Stock, Forfeited	0	0	0
Shares of Restricted Stock, Non-vested, Ending balance	54,050	47,500	42,575
Weighted Average Fair Value, Beginning balance	$25.86	$23.87	$24.47
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Issued	$27.04	$28.50	$23.53
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$25.31	$23.85	$24.97
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$0	$0	$0
Weighted Average Fair Value, Ending balance	$26.58	$25.86	$23.87

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_7

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$1,465,000	$1,283,000	$1,201,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	432,000	588,000	664,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total	1,300,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years 10 months 24 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	183,000	177,000	137,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	54,050	47,500	42,575	38,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Intrinsic Value, Amount Per Share	$29.67
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 9 months 18 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested	1,600,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total	$2,100,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years 9 months 18 days
Share Price	$29.67
Incentive Plan 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	643,400

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA_Unaud2

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$95,271	$87,425	$62,863	$74,929	$78,545	$83,108	$65,041	$73,590	$320,488	$300,284	$293,471
Gross earnings	39,066	32,421	24,217	27,364	33,337	31,579	24,698	27,699	123,068	117,313	114,887
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.	$8,090	$5,518	$2,207	$3,205	$6,804	$5,392	$2,205	$3,200	$19,020	$17,601	$18,957
Net earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.75	$0.51	$0.20	$0.30	$0.63	$0.50	$0.20	$0.30	$1.76	$1.63	$1.75
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.75	$0.51	$0.20	$0.29	$0.62	$0.50	$0.20	$0.30	$1.75	$1.62	$1.73

VALUATION_AND_QUALIFYING_ACCOU2

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
BEGINNING BALANCE	$2,293	$2,419	$2,359
Add - Additions charged to earnings	3,539	3,106	3,129
Deduct - Charges for purposes for which reserves were established	-3,448	-3,232	-3,069
ENDING BALANCE	2,384	2,293	2,419
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
BEGINNING BALANCE	1,233	1,271	1,415
Add - Additions charged to earnings	240	132	175
Deduct - Charges for purposes for which reserves were established	-246	-170	-319
ENDING BALANCE	1,227	1,233	1,271
Sales Returns and Allowances [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
BEGINNING BALANCE	1,060	1,148	944
Add - Additions charged to earnings	3,299	2,974	2,954
Deduct - Charges for purposes for which reserves were established	-3,202	-3,062	-2,750
ENDING BALANCE	$1,157	$1,060	$1,148