Wolverine World Wide (WWW) 10-Q 17 Oct 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013	Oct. 09, 2013
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	7-Sep-13
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Registrant Name	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	110471
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-16
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		50,291,244

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 07, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Sep. 08, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$147.80		$171.40		$144.30
Accounts receivable, less allowances: September 7, 2013 - $38.5, December 29, 2012 - $26.7, September 8, 2012 - $14.8	478.9		353.6		280.5
Inventories:
Finished products	432.9		431.8		241.5
Raw materials and work-in-process	29.7		34.4		28.2
Total inventory, net	462.6		466.2		269.7
Deferred income taxes	26.7		28		14.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34.1		55.7		18.6
Total current assets	1,150.10		1,074.90		727.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	411.2		384.8		300.9
Accumulated depreciation	-255.9		-235.1		-225
Property plant and equipment net	155.3		149.7		75.9
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	1,138.50		1,139.70		57.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	130.5		153.5		0.8
Deferred income taxes	0.4		0.9		43.1
Deferred financing costs, net	34.3		38.9		0.4
Other	61.1		56.8		42.9
Total other assets	1,364.80		1,389.80		144.7
Total assets	2,670.20		2,614.40		948
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	182.8		160.9		59.5
Accrued salaries and wages	40.8		36.4		17.1
Other accrued liabilities	111.3		91.3		67.4
Current maturities of long-term debt	40.2		30.7		0
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	0	[1]	0	[1]	27	[1]
Total current liabilities	375.1		319.3		171
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,101.90		1,219.30		0
Accrued pension liabilities	167.4		165.5		95.3
Deferred income taxes	236.1		240.5		0
Other liabilities	21.7		26.1		14
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common Stock - par value $1, authorized 160,000,000 shares; shares issued (including shares in treasury): September 7, 2013 – 100,645,938 shares, December 29, 2012 – 98,749,221 shares, September 8, 2012 – 97,997,058 shares	100.7		98.7		98
Additional paid-in capital	0		0		0
Retained earnings	746.3		633.4		638
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-78.4	[2]	-87.5	[2]	-69.4
Cost of shares in treasury: September 7, 2013 – 77,284 shares, December 29, 2012 – 82,019 shares, September 8, 2012 – 0 shares	-2.1		-2.2		0
Total Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	766.5		642.4		666.6
Non-controlling interest	1.5		1.3		1.1
Total stockholders’ equity	768		643.7		667.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$2,670.20		$2,614.40		$948
[1]	Borrowings shown for September 8, 2012 were under the Company’s previous revolving credit facility.
[2]	All amounts are net of tax and noncontrolling interest.

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance1

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 07, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 08, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances, accounts receivable	$38.50	$26.70	$14.80
Common Stock, par value (dollars per share)	$1	$1	$1
Common Stock, shares authorized (shares)	160,000,000	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares issued including treasury shares (shares)	100,645,938	98,749,221	97,997,058
Treasury stock, shares (shares)	77,284	82,019	0

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$716.60	$353.10	$1,950.30	$988.60
Cost of goods sold	430.6	214.5	1,161.20	599.8
Gross profit	286	138.6	789.1	388.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	192.3	89.3	584.3	274.8
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	7.4	3	30.5	7.9
Operating profit	86.3	46.3	174.3	106.1
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	11.9	0.3	37.3	1
Acquisition-related interest expense		1.4	0	1.4
Other (income) expense – net	1	-0.3	2	1.3
Other expenses	12.9	1.4	39.3	3.7
Earnings before income taxes	73.4	44.9	135	102.4
Income taxes	19	12.1	32.7	18.1
Net earnings	54.4	32.8	102.3	84.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	-0.1	-0.2	0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	54.4	32.7	102.1	84.4
Net earnings per share (see Note 3):
Basic (dollars per share)	$0.55	$0.34	$1.03	$0.88
Diluted (dollars per share)	$0.54	$0.33	$1.02	$0.86
Comprehensive income	58.4	37.2	111.4	85.9
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	0	-0.1	-0.2	0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$58.40	$37.10	$111.20	$86
Cash dividends declared per share (dollars per share)	$0.06	$0.06	$0.18	$0.18

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme1

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical)	4 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Stock split, conversion ratio	2
Stock split, dividend percentage (percent)	100.00%

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$102.30	$84.30
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	37	11.5
Deferred income taxes	-6.3	-3.5
Stock-based compensation expense	21.1	11
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	-2	-6.1
Pension contribution	-1.4	-26.7
Pension expense	25.8	19.4
Other	5.2	-4.9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-128.4	-59
Inventories	1.4	-37.6
Other operating assets	24.1	10.7
Accounts payable	22.4	2.3
Income taxes payable	6.2	4.5
Other operating liabilities	18	2.7
Net cash provided by operating activities	125.4	8.6
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-29.2	-8.3
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2.8	0
Investment in joint venture	-1.6	-2.5
Other	-1.8	-1.8
Net cash used in investing activities	-29.8	-12.6
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings under revolver	0	16
Payments of long-term debt	-107.9	-0.5
Cash dividends paid	-17.7	-17.6
Purchase of common stock for treasury	0	-2.4
Surrender of common stock for treasury	-0.6	-5.7
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	7.2	9.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2	6.1
Contributions from non-controlling interests	0	1.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-117	6.2
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	-2.2	2.1
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-23.6	4.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	171.4	140
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$147.80	$144.30

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Nature of Operations
	Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel; performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel; children’s footwear; industrial work shoes, boots and apparel; and uniform shoes and boots. The Company’s portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes: Bates®, Cat® Footwear, Chaco®, Cushe®, Harley-Davidson® Footwear, Hush Puppies®, HyTest®, Keds®, Merrell®, Patagonia® Footwear, Saucony®, Sebago®, Soft Style®, Sperry Top-Sider®, Stride Rite® and Wolverine®. Licensing and distribution arrangements with third-parties extend the global reach of the Company’s brand portfolio.
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for a complete presentation of the financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012.
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized on the sale of products manufactured or sourced by the Company when the related goods have been shipped, legal title has passed to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue generated from licensees and distributors involving products bearing the Company’s trademarks is recognized as earned according to stated contractual terms upon either the purchase or shipment of branded products by licensees and distributors.
	The Company records provisions for estimated sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on historical rates of returns and allowances and specific identification of outstanding returns not yet received from customers. However, estimates of actual returns and allowances in any future period are inherently uncertain and actual returns and allowances may differ from these estimates. If actual or expected future returns and allowances were significantly greater or lower than established reserves, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period this determination was made.
	Cost of Goods Sold
	Cost of goods sold includes the actual product costs, including inbound and certain outbound freight charges, purchasing, sourcing, inspection and receiving costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses with the exception of certain consumer direct warehousing costs that are included in cost of goods sold.
	Seasonality
	The Company’s business is subject to seasonal influences and the Company’s fiscal year has 12 weeks in each of the first three fiscal quarters and, depending on the fiscal calendar, 16 or 17 weeks in the fourth fiscal quarter. Both of these factors can cause significant differences in revenue, earnings and cash flows from quarter to quarter; however, the differences have followed a consistent pattern in previous years.

New_Accounting_Standards

New Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards	NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”). ASU 2013-02 requires preparers to report, in one place, information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). For significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, reporting (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the accompanying notes) is required about the effect of the reclassifications on the respective line items in the statement where net income is presented. For items that are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP is required in the accompanying notes. The above information must be presented in one place (parenthetically on the face of the financial statements by income statement line item or in a note). ASU 2013-02 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and the adoption did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In July 2012, FASB issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (ASC Topic 350) Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”). ASU 2012-02 amends prior indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing guidance. Under ASU 2012-02, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after considering the totality of events and circumstances, an entity determines it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is not impaired, then calculating the fair value of such asset is unnecessary. The Company adopted ASU 2012-02 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, and the adoption did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 260, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”). ASC 260 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method. Under the guidance in ASC 260, the Company’s unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are participating securities and must be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.
	On July 11, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. The earnings per share calculation has been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the stock split. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
	(In millions, except share and per share data)	12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
		September 7,			September 8,			September 7,			September 8,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	54.4		$	32.7		$	102.1		$	84.4
	Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock	(1.1		)	(0.5		)	(2.0		)	(1.5		)
	Net earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share	53.3			32.2			100.1			82.9
	Adjustment for earnings reallocated from non-vested restricted common stock	0.1			—			0.1			0.1
	Net earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share	$	53.4		$	32.2		$	100.2		$	83
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	100,474,793			97,743,844			100,087,863			97,333,545
	Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock	-3,391,901			-2,758,969			-3,280,184			-2,784,802
	Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share	97,082,892			94,984,875			96,807,679			94,548,743
	Effect of dilutive stock options	2,121,186			2,244,358			1,852,797			2,252,554
	Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share	99,204,078			97,229,233			98,660,476			96,801,297
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.55		$	0.34		$	1.03		$	0.88
	Diluted	$	0.54		$	0.33		$	1.02		$	0.86
	For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, options relating to 36,849 and 687,888 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively, have not been included in the denominator for the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.
	For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, options relating to 526,890 and 1,053,596 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively, have not been included in the denominator for the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.

Goodwill_and_IndefiniteLived_I

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles	GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLES
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles are as follows:
	(In millions)	Goodwill			Indefinite-lived		Total
					intangibles
	Balance at September 8, 2012	$	39.6		$	17.9	$	57.5
	Acquisition of PLG	419.6			661.8		1,081.40
	Foreign currency translation effects	0.7			0.1		0.8
	Balance at December 29, 2012	459.9			679.8		1,139.70
	Acquisition adjustments	(11.1		)	9		(2.1		)
	Foreign currency translation effects	(3.0		)	3.9		0.9
	Balance at September 7, 2013	$	445.8		$	692.7	$	1,138.50

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Indebtedness	INDEBTEDNESS
	Total borrowings consist of the following obligations:
	(In millions)	September 7,		December 29,		September 8,
		2013		2012		2012
	Term Loan A, due October 9, 2017	$	529.4	$	550	$	—
	Term Loan B, due October 9, 2019	237.7		325		—
	Senior notes, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375		375		—
	Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility (1)	—		—		27
	Total interest-bearing debt	1,142.10		1,250.00		27
	Less: current maturities of long-term debt	40.2		30.7		—
	Less: borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility (1)	—		—		27
	Total long-term debt	$	1,101.90	$	1,219.30	$	—
	-1	Borrowings shown for September 8, 2012 were under the Company’s previous revolving credit facility.
	On October 9, 2012, the Company completed all conditions precedent for the receipt of funding under a new credit agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with a bank syndicate. The New Credit Agreement provided the Company with a $1,100.0 million secured credit facility, consisting of a Term Loan A Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $550.0 million (the “Term Loan A Facility”), a Term Loan B Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $350.0 million (the “Term Loan B Facility” and collectively with the Term Loan A Facility the "Term Loan Facilities") and a Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $200.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The New Credit Agreement also provided the Company with the option to increase the aggregate principal amount of all facilities by up to an additional amount such that the total amount of all of the facilities does not exceed $1,300.0 million. As of September 7, 2013, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $3.1 million. As of December 29, 2012, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $1.9 million.
	As required by the New Credit Agreement, the Company also entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $462.2 million that reduces the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on its variable rate debt. This derivative instrument was designated as a cash flow hedge of its variable rate debt.
	The Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility have a term of five years, and the Term Loan B Facility has a term of seven years. The interest rates applicable to amounts outstanding under the Term Loan A Facility and to U.S. dollar denominated amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility will be, at the Company’s option, either (1) the Alternate Base Rate as defined in the New Credit Agreement plus an applicable margin determined by the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, with a range of 0.375% to 1.25%, or (2) the Eurocurrency Rate as defined in the New Credit Agreement plus an applicable margin determined by the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, with a range of 1.375% to 2.25%.
	The Revolving Credit Facility includes a $100.0 million foreign currency subfacility under which borrowings may be made, subject to certain conditions, in Canadian dollars, British pounds, euros, Hong Kong dollars, Swedish kronor, Swiss francs and such additional currencies determined in accordance with the New Credit Agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility also includes a $35.0 million swingline subfacility and a $50.0 million letter of credit subfacility.
	The obligations of the Company pursuant to the New Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s material domestic subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of the personal and real property of the Company and its material domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions.
	The New Credit Agreement also contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit the ability of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the New Credit Agreement) to, among other things: incur or guarantee indebtedness; incur liens; pay dividends or repurchase stock; enter into transactions with affiliates; consummate asset sales, acquisitions or mergers; prepay certain other indebtedness; or make investments, as well as covenants restricting the activities of certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company that hold intellectual property related assets. Further, the New Credit Agreement requires compliance with the following financial covenants: a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio; a maximum Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio; and a minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (in each case as such ratios are defined in the New Credit Agreement). As of September 7, 2013 the Company was in compliance with all such restrictions and financial covenants.
	Subsequent to the end of the third fiscal quarter, on October 10, 2013, the Company amended the New Credit Agreement (the "Amendment") and paid down the balance of the Term Loan B Facility to zero while increasing the balance of the Term Loan A Facility to $775.0 million, resulting in a decrease in the applicable interest rate. The Amendment also extended the maturity date of the Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility to October 10, 2018, allowed for incremental facilities that, when combined with the Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility, do not exceed $1,350.0 million in the aggregate, and made certain other changes to the New Credit Agreement. The Amendment also increased the swingline subfacility to $50.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility.
	On October 9, 2012, the Company also issued a total of $375.0 million in senior notes in a private placement offering (the “Notes”). The Notes bear interest at 6.125% and are due in 2020. Related interest payments are due semi-annually. The Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.
	For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, the Company included in interest expense the amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $1.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively. For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company included in interest expense the amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
	The Company used the net proceeds from the Notes, together with the borrowings under the Term Loan Facilities and cash on hand, to finance the PLG acquisition, repay any amounts outstanding under prior indebtedness, terminate its previous revolving credit facility and provide for the working capital needs of the Company, including the payment of transaction expenses in connection with the PLG acquisition.
	Cash flows from operating activities, along with borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, if any, are expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s working capital needs for the foreseeable future. Any excess cash flows from operating activities are expected to be used to purchase property, plant and equipment, reduce debt, fund growth initiatives, pay dividends or repurchase the Company’s common stock.

Comprehensive_Income_Loss

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Comprehensive income (loss) represents net earnings and any revenue, expenses, gains and losses that, under U.S. GAAP, are excluded from net earnings and recognized directly as a component of stockholders’ equity.
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows for the periods indicated:
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (1)
	(In millions)	Foreign				Foreign			Interest rate			Pension			Total
		currency				exchange			swap			adjustments
		translation				contracts
		adjustments
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 29, 2012	$	5.9			$	(1.7	)	$	(1.0	)	$	(90.7	)	$	(87.5	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(4.7		)		(0.9		)	1			—			(4.6		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—				0.6			—			9.1			9.7
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(4.7		)		(0.3		)	1			9.1			5.1
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of June 15, 2013	1.2				(2.0		)	—			(81.6		)	(82.4		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(5.3		)		1.1			3.1			—			(1.1		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—				0.5			—			4.6			5.1
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(5.3		)		1.6			3.1			4.6			4
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 7, 2013	$	(4.1	)		$	(0.4	)	$	3.1		$	(77.0	)	$	(78.4	)
	-1	All amounts are net of tax and noncontrolling interest.
	The reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows for the periods indicated:
	12 Weeks Ended
	September 7, 2013
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1)
	(In millions)
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income		Amount reclassified  from				Affected line item in the
	components		accumulated other				statement where net income is
			comprehensive income				presented
	Foreign exchange contracts:
	Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold		$	0.8			Cost of goods sold
			0.8				Total before tax
			(0.3		)		Tax benefit
			$	0.5			Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
	Prior actuarial loss		$	7.1			-2
			7.1				Total before tax
			(2.5		)		Tax benefit
			$	4.6			Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period ending		$	5.1			Net of tax
	36 Weeks Ended
	September 7, 2013
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1)
	(In millions)
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income		Amount reclassified  from				Affected line item in the
	components		accumulated other				statement where net income is
			comprehensive income				presented
	Foreign exchange contracts:
	Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold		$	1.7			Cost of goods sold
			1.7				Total before tax
			(0.6		)		Tax benefit
			$	1.1			Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
	Prior actuarial loss		$	21.1			-2
			21.1				Total before tax
			(7.4		)		Tax benefit
			$	13.7			Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period ending		$	14.8			Net of tax
	-1	Amounts in parentheses indicate increases to net earnings.
	-2	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see Note 9 for additional details).

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk

Financial Instruments and Risk Management	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments and Risk Management	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
	The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	Level 1:		Fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2:		Fair value is measured using either direct or indirect inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for similar assets or liabilities.
	Level 3:		Fair value is measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.
	The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, foreign currency forward exchange contracts, an interest rate swap agreement, borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility and long-term debt. The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments is historical cost, which approximates fair value, except for the interest rate swap and foreign currency forward exchange contracts, which are carried at fair value. As of September 7, 2013 the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were $1,142.1 million and $1,159.7 million, respectively. As of December 29, 2012, the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were $1,250.0 million and $1,308.9 million, respectively. Fair values were calculated by discounting the future cash flows of the financial instruments to their present value, using interest rates currently offered for borrowings and deposits of similar nature and remaining maturities (Level 2). The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.
	The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), which is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting and requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value by establishing criteria for designation and effectiveness of hedging relationships. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated with U.S. dollar inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business. At September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012, foreign exchange contracts with a notional value of $96.0 million and $83.1 million, respectively, were outstanding to purchase U.S. dollars with maturities ranging up to 336 days for both periods. These contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges.
	The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012.
		Fair Value Measurements
		Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	(In millions)	September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012
	Financial assets
	Interest rate swap asset	$	4.7	$	—
	Financial liabilities
	Foreign exchange contracts liability	$	0.2	$	1.5
	The fair value of the foreign currency forward exchange contracts represents the estimated receipts or payments necessary to terminate the contracts. Hedge effectiveness is evaluated by the hypothetical derivative method. Any hedge ineffectiveness is reported within the cost of goods sold caption of the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive income. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012. If, in the future, the foreign exchange contracts are determined to be ineffective hedges or terminated before their contractual termination dates, the Company would be required to reclassify into earnings all or a portion of the unrealized amounts related to the cash flow hedges that are currently included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity.
	The Company has one interest rate swap agreement which exchanges floating rate for fixed rate interest payments over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. The notional amounts of the interest rate swap agreement are used to measure interest to be paid or received and do not represent the amount of exposure to credit loss.
	The differential paid or received on the interest rate swap agreement is recognized as interest expense. The Company’s interest rate swap arrangement, which reduces the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on its variable rate debt, has a notional amount of $462.2 million. This derivative instrument, which, unless otherwise terminated, will expire on October 6, 2017, has been designated as a cash flow hedge of the debt. In accordance with ASC 815, the Company formally documented the relationship between the interest rate swap and the variable rate borrowings, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. This process included linking the derivative to the specific liability or asset on the balance sheet. The Company also assessed at the hedge’s inception and continues to assess on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative used in the hedging transaction is highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item. The effective portion of unrealized gains (losses) is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will be recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). All share and per share data in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. The Company recognized compensation expense of $7.4 million and $21.1 million, and related income tax benefits of $2.6 million and $7.1 million, for grants under its stock-based compensation plans for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, respectively.
	The Company recognized compensation expense of $3.1 million and $11.0 million, and related income tax benefits of $1.0 million and $3.6 million, for grants under its stock-based compensation plans for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, respectively.
	Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive income is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and, as such, has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.
	The Company estimated the fair value of employee stock options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. The estimated weighted-average fair value for each option granted was $5.22 and $5.36 for the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions:
		12 Weeks Ended				36 Weeks Ended
		September 7,		September 8,		September 7,		September 8,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Expected market price volatility (1)	30.8	%	36.9	%	33.3	%	37.8	%
	Risk-free interest rate (2)	1.1	%	0.5	%	0.6	%	0.6	%
	Dividend yield (3)	1	%	1.3	%	1.2	%	1.3	%
	Expected term (4)	4 years		4 years		4 years		4 years
	-1	Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected volatility is based on the daily percentage change in the price of the stock over the four years prior to the grant.
	-2	Represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect for the expected term of the option at the time of grant.
	-3	Represents the Company’s cash dividend yield for the expected term.
	-4	Represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. As part of the determination of the expected term, the Company concluded that all employee groups exhibit similar exercise and post-vesting termination behavior.
	The Company issued 237,526 and 2,142,090 shares of common stock in connection with new restricted stock grants made and the exercise of stock options during the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, respectively. During the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, the Company canceled 59,748 and 171,388 shares, respectively, of common stock issued under restricted stock awards as a result of forfeitures.
	The Company issued 709,734 and 2,385,500 shares of common stock in connection with new restricted stock grants made and the exercise of stock options during the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, respectively. During the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company canceled 41,474 and 72,692 shares, respectively, of common stock issued under restricted stock awards as a result of forfeitures.

Pension_Expense

Pension Expense	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension Expense	PENSION EXPENSE
	A summary of net pension and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan expense recognized by the Company is as follows:
		12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
		September 7,			September 8,			September 7,			September 8,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the period	$	2		$	1.8		$	6.2		$	5.3
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	4.3			3.3			13			9.9
	Expected return on pension assets	(4.8		)	(3.4		)	(14.5		)	(10.3		)
	Net amortization loss	7.1			4.8			21.1			14.5
	Net pension expense	$	8.6		$	6.5		$	25.8		$	19.4

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES
	The Company’s effective tax rate for the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012 was 25.9% and 27.1%, respectively. For the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012, the Company’s effective tax rate was 24.2% and 17.7%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013 versus the prior year reflects the benefit from the deductibility of the acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses occurring primarily in high statutory tax rate jurisdictions. The higher effective tax rate for the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 versus the prior year reflects the benefits in the prior year of a favorable court decision in a foreign tax jurisdiction supporting the Company’s long-term global tax planning strategies.
	The Company maintains certain strategic management and operational activities in overseas subsidiaries, and its foreign earnings are taxed at rates that are generally lower than the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate. A significant amount of the Company’s earnings are generated by its Canadian, European and Asia Pacific subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, in other foreign jurisdictions that are not subject to income tax and free trade zones where the Company owns manufacturing operations. The Company has not provided for U.S. taxes for earnings generated in foreign jurisdictions because it plans to reinvest these earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. However, if certain foreign earnings previously treated as permanently reinvested are repatriated, the additional U.S. tax liability could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s after-tax results of operations and financial position.
	The Company is subject to periodic audits by domestic and foreign tax authorities. Currently, the Company is undergoing routine periodic audits in both domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits could change in the next 12 months as a result of the audits; however, any payment of tax is not expected to be significant to the consolidated financial statements.
	For the majority of tax jurisdictions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.

Litigation_and_Contingencies

Litigation and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation and Contingencies	LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES
	The Company is involved in various environmental claims and other legal actions arising in the normal course of business. The environmental claims include sites where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has notified the Company that it is a potentially responsible party with respect to environmental remediation. These remediation claims are subject to ongoing environmental impact studies, assessment of remediation alternatives, allocation of costs between responsible parties and concurrence by regulatory authorities and have not yet advanced to a stage where the Company’s liability is fixed. However, after taking into consideration legal counsel’s evaluation of all actions and claims against the Company, it is management’s opinion that the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	The Company is involved in routine litigation incidental to its business and is a party to legal actions and claims, including, but not limited to, those related to employment and intellectual property. Some of the legal proceedings include claims for compensatory as well as punitive damages. While the final outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, considering, among other things, the meritorious legal defenses available and liabilities that have been recorded along with applicable insurance, it is management’s opinion that the outcome of these items will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	The Company has future minimum royalty and advertising obligations due under the terms of certain licenses held by the Company. These minimum future obligations are as follows:
	(In millions)	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter
	Minimum royalties	$	1.1	$	1.7	$	1.5	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Minimum advertising	4		7.9		9		3.1		2.7		8.8
	Minimum royalties are based on both fixed obligations and assumptions regarding the Consumer Price Index. Royalty obligations in excess of minimum requirements are based upon future sales levels. In accordance with these agreements, the Company incurred royalty expense of $0.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013. For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred royalty expense of $0.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
	The terms of certain license agreements also require the Company to make advertising expenditures based on the level of sales. In accordance with these agreements, for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 the Company incurred advertising expense of $0.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively. For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred advertising expense of $0.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

Business_Segments

Business Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments	BUSINESS SEGMENTS
	During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company reorganized its portfolio of 16 brands, including the PLG brands acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, into the following three operating segments, which the Company has determined are reportable operating segments.
	•	Lifestyle Group, consisting of Sperry Top-Sider® footwear and apparel, Stride Rite® footwear, Hush Puppies® footwear and apparel, Keds® footwear, and Soft Style® footwear;
	•	Performance Group, consisting of Merrell® footwear and apparel, Saucony® footwear and apparel, Chaco® footwear, Patagonia® footwear, and Cushe® footwear; and
	•	Heritage Group, consisting of Wolverine® footwear and apparel, Cat® footwear, Bates® uniform footwear, Sebago® footwear and apparel, Harley-Davidson® footwear, and HyTest® Safety footwear.
	The reportable segments are engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing and distributing branded footwear, apparel and accessories. Reported revenue of the reportable operating segments includes revenue from the sale of branded footwear, apparel and accessories to third-party customers; royalty income from the licensing of the Company’s trademarks and brand names to third-party licensees and distributors; and revenue from the Company’s mono-branded consumer direct business. Prior year results have been restated to reflect these new reportable operating segments.
	The Other category consists of the Company’s multi-branded consumer direct business, leather marketing operations, and sourcing operations that include third-party commission revenues. The Corporate category consists primarily of unallocated corporate expenses including acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses. This segment structure is consistent with the way management makes operating decisions, allocates resources and manages the growth and profitability of the Company’s business. The Company allocated goodwill in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other in connection with the reorganization of the Company’s brand portfolio in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
	The accounting policies of each operating segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 to the consolidated condensed financial statements.
	Company management uses various financial measures to evaluate the performance of the reportable operating segments. The following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the respective fiscal periods indicated.
		12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
	(In millions)	September 7,			September 8,			September 7,			September 8,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Revenue:
	Lifestyle Group	$	295.8		$	38		$	821.3		$	98.9
	Performance Group	254.1			152.2			694.5			454.3
	Heritage Group	144.6			143.5			373.7			374.2
	Other	22.1			19.4			60.8			61.2
	Total	$	716.6		$	353.1		$	1,950.30		$	988.6
	Operating (loss) profit:
	Lifestyle Group	$	56.6		$	9.9		$	148.5		$	22
	Performance Group	56.4			33.4			137.8			101.2
	Heritage Group	24.6			25.6			56			57.7
	Other	0.2			(0.7		)	(0.3		)	(1.3		)
	Corporate	(51.5		)	(21.9		)	(167.7		)	(73.5		)
	Total	$	86.3		$	46.3		$	174.3		$	106.1
	(In millions)	September 7,			September 8,
		2013			2012
	Total assets:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,448.90		$	79.6
	Performance Group	547.9			256.3
	Heritage Group	277.7			251.7
	Other	63.3			55.6
	Corporate	332.4			304.8
	Total	$	2,670.20		$	948
	Goodwill:
	Lifestyle Group	$	329.5		$	6.5
	Performance Group	92.9			10.3
	Heritage Group	23.4			22.8
	Total	$	445.8		$	39.6

Business_Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
	On October 9, 2012, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of PLG as well as certain other assets. Consideration paid to acquire PLG was approximately $1,249.5 million in cash. PLG markets casual and athletic footwear, apparel and related accessories for adults and children under well-known brand names including Sperry Top-Sider®, Saucony®, Stride Rite®, and Keds®. The Company accounted for the acquisition under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The related assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. The operating results for PLG are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations beginning October 9, 2012.
	The Company funded the transaction using a combination of approximately $88.8 million of cash on hand and new borrowings. The Company’s debt financing included net proceeds from the term loan debt associated with the New Credit Agreement and net proceeds from the Notes.
	During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company reorganized its brand portfolio into three reportable operating segments, as described above. PLG’s operating results are included in the Performance Group and the Lifestyle Group operating segments.
	For the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013, the Company incurred $7.4 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. These costs include compensation expenses ($4.6 million), other purchased services ($2.5 million) and professional and legal fees ($0.3 million). For the 12 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred $3.0 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. These costs included professional and legal fees ($2.6 million) and other purchased services ($0.4 million). For the 12 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred $1.4 million of acquisition-related interest expense.
	For the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, the Company incurred $30.5 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. These costs include compensation expenses ($20.3 million), other purchased services ($6.2 million), amortization related to short-lived intangible assets ($2.4 million) and professional and legal fees ($1.6 million). For the 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred $7.9 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. These costs included professional and legal fees ($7.3 million) and other purchased services ($0.6 million). For the 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred $1.4 million of acquisition-related interest expense.
	During the measurement period, the Company made certain post-closing adjustments related to the valuation of a receivable due from the seller, other assets and accruals, intangible assets and deferred income taxes that resulted in a net reduction to goodwill of $11.1 million. The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the PLG acquisition:
	(In millions)	Initial valuation  at		Measurement			Adjusted preliminary valuation at
		December 29, 2012		period			7-Sep-13
				adjustments
	Cash	$	23.6	$	—		$	23.6
	Accounts receivable	146.9		4.3			151.2
	Inventories	203.5		—			203.5
	Deferred income taxes	13.6		—			13.6
	Other current assets	13.2		—			13.2
	Property, plant and equipment	77.1		—			77.1
	Goodwill	419.6		(11.1		)	408.5
	Intangible assets	820.6		—			820.6
	Other	11.2		1.8			13
	Total assets acquired	1,729.30		(5.0		)	1,724.30
	Accounts payable	97.4		—			97.4
	Other accrued liabilities	40		1.5			41.5
	Deferred income taxes	294.7		(6.5		)	288.2
	Accrued pension liabilities	37.7		—			37.7
	Other liabilities	10		—			10
	Total liabilities assumed	479.8		(5.0		)	474.8
	Net assets acquired	$	1,249.50	$	—		$	1,249.50
	The allocations of the purchase price above are still considered preliminary and are based upon valuation information available and estimates and assumptions made at December 29, 2012 and September 7, 2013. The Company is still verifying data and finalizing information related to the valuation and recording of identifiable intangible assets, deferred income taxes and uncertain tax provisions, accrued pension liabilities and the resulting effects on the amount of recorded goodwill. The Company expects to finalize these matters within the measurement period, which will close during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
	The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired of $408.5 million was preliminarily recorded as goodwill in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and has been assigned to the Performance Group and Lifestyle Group reportable operating segments as follows:
	(In millions)	Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG
	Performance Group	$	82.4
	Lifestyle Group	326.1
	Total	$	408.5
	The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of PLG. Substantially all of the goodwill is not amortizable for income tax purposes.
	Intangible assets acquired in the acquisition were preliminarily valued as follows:
	(In millions)	Intangible asset		Useful life
	Trade names and trademarks	$	670.8	Indefinite
	Customer lists	100.5		3-20 years
	Licensing agreements	28.8		4-5 years
	Developed product technology	14.8		3-5 years
	Backlog	5.1		6 months
	Net favorable leases	0.6		10 years
	Total intangible assets acquired	$	820.6
	The Company preliminarily assigned fair values to the identifiable intangible assets through a combination of the relief from royalty and the excess earnings methods.
	At the time of the acquisition, a step-up in the value of inventory of $4.0 million was recorded in the allocation of the purchase price based on valuation estimates, all of which was charged to cost of sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 as the inventory was deemed sold. In addition, fixed assets were written up by approximately $18.8 million to their estimated fair market value based on a valuation method that included both cost and market approaches. This additional step-up in value is being depreciated over the estimated remaining useful lives of the assets.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	On October 4, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan to restructure its Dominican Republic manufacturing operations in a manner intended to lower the Company’s cost of sourced goods, as described below (the “Restructuring Plan”). The Company intends to close a manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic and is evaluating strategic alternatives with respect to a second manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic. As a result of this Restructuring Plan, the Company will incur charges relating to the disposal of property and equipment, write down of inventory that will no longer be used in the Company's production process, and severance costs to be paid to employees. The range of charges is currently estimated to be between $7.0 million and $10.4 million. The Company expects to complete the Restructuring Plan in fiscal 2014 with the majority of costs incurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
	See Note 5 for a description of the Company's amendment to the New Credit Agreement completed on October 10, 2013.

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_N

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Notes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Subsidiary Guarantors of the Notes	SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS OF THE NOTES
	The following tables present consolidated condensed financial information for (a) the Company (for purposes of this discussion and table, “Parent”); (b) the guarantors of the Notes, which include substantially all of the domestic, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Parent (“Subsidiary Guarantors”); and (c) the wholly- and partially-owned foreign subsidiaries of the Parent, which do not guarantee the Notes (“Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented because they are fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally liable under the guarantees, except for normal and customary release provisions.
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	For the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	135.5		$	1,527.40		$	226		$	(1,172.3	)	$	716.6
	Cost of goods sold	95			1,358.10			130.1			(1,152.6		)	430.6
	Gross profit	40.5			169.3			95.9			(19.7		)	286
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	24.5			115.2			72.6			(20.0		)	192.3
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	4.1			1.2			2.1			—			7.4
	Operating profit	11.9			52.9			21.2			0.3			86.3
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense – net	11.9			—			—			—			11.9
	Acquisition-related interest expense	—			—			—			—			—
	Other expense – net	(0.9		)	0.1			2			(0.2		)	1
		11			0.1			2			(0.2		)	12.9
	Earnings before income taxes	0.9			52.8			19.2			0.5			73.4
	Income taxes	17.1			—			1.9			—			19
	Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(16.2		)	52.8			17.3			0.5			54.4
	Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	70.6			133			(6.1		)	(197.5		)	—
	Net earnings	54.4			185.8			11.2			(197.0		)	54.4
	Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			—			—			—
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	54.4		$	185.8		$	11.2		$	(197.0	)	$	54.4
	Comprehensive income	$	58.4		$	185.8		$	7.3		$	(193.1	)	$	58.4
	Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			—			—			—
	Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	58.4		$	185.8		$	7.3		$	(193.1	)	$	58.4
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	For the 12 weeks ended September 8, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	129.5		$	128.5		$	128		$	(32.9	)	$	353.1
	Cost of goods sold	93.6			80.3			65			(24.4		)	214.5
	Gross profit	35.9			48.2			63			(8.5		)	138.6
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	22.1			32.1			43.6			(8.5		)	89.3
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	3			—			—			—			3
	Operating profit	10.8			16.1			19.4			—			46.3
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense – net	0.8			(0.1		)	(0.4		)	—			0.3
	Acquisition-related interest expense	1.4			—			—			—			1.4
	Other expense – net	—			0.1			(0.4		)	—			(0.3		)
		2.2			—			(0.8		)	—			1.4
	Earnings before income taxes	8.6			16.1			20.2			—			44.9
	Income taxes	10.6			—			1.5			—			12.1
	Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(2.0		)	16.1			18.7			—			32.8
	Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	34.7			19.3			24.8			(78.8		)	—
	Net earnings	32.7			35.4			43.5			(78.8		)	32.8
	Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	32.7		$	35.4		$	43.4		$	(78.8	)	$	32.7
	Comprehensive income	$	37.1		$	35.4		$	47.9		$	(83.2	)	$	37.2
	Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	37.1		$	35.4		$	47.8		$	(83.2	)	$	37.1
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	For the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	357.1		$	2,868.20		$	548		$	(1,823.0	)	$	1,950.30
	Cost of goods sold	253.7			2,385.30			293.9			(1,771.7		)	1,161.20
Gross profit	103.4			482.9			254.1			(51.3		)	789.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses	112.7			325.9			196.3			(50.6		)	584.3
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	12.5			12.8			5.2			—			30.5
Operating profit	(21.8		)	144.2			52.6			(0.7		)	174.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	37.3			—			—			—			37.3
Acquisition-related interest expense	—			—			—			—			—
Other expense – net	(0.9		)	0.1			2.8			—			2
	36.4			0.1			2.8			—			39.3
Earnings before income taxes	(58.2		)	144.1			49.8			(0.7		)	135
Income taxes	27.7			—			5			—			32.7
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(85.9		)	144.1			44.8			(0.7		)	102.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	188			293.4			45.9			(527.3		)	—
Net earnings	102.1			437.5			90.7			(528.0		)	102.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			(0.2		)	—			(0.2		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	102.1		$	437.5		$	90.5		$	(528.0	)	$	102.1
Comprehensive income	$	111.2		$	437.5		$	82.3		$	(519.6	)	$	111.4
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			(0.2		)	—			(0.2		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	111.2		$	437.5		$	82.1		$	(519.6	)	$	111.2
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
For the 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Revenue	$	349.6		$	375.7		$	345		$	(81.7	)	$	988.6
Cost of goods sold	256.6			230.9			170.7			(58.4		)	599.8
Gross profit	93			144.8			174.3			(23.3		)	388.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	86.4			84.5			128.1			(24.2		)	274.8
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	7.9			—			—			—			7.9
Operating profit	(1.3		)	60.3			46.2			0.9			106.1
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	0.7			(0.1		)	0.4			—			1
Acquisition-related interest expense	1.4			—			—			—			1.4
Other expense – net	—			0.1			1.2			—			1.3
	2.1			—			1.6			—			3.7
Earnings before income taxes	(3.4		)	60.3			44.6			0.9			102.4
Income taxes	17			—			1.1			—			18.1
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(20.4		)	60.3			43.5			0.9			84.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	104.8			39.7			59.9			(204.4		)	—
Net earnings	84.4			100			103.4			(203.5		)	84.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			0.1			—			0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	84.4		$	100		$	103.5		$	(203.5	)	$	84.4
Comprehensive income	$	86		$	100		$	105		$	(205.1	)	$	85.9
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			0.1			—			0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	86		$	100		$	105.1		$	(205.1	)	$	86
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of September 7, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(3.4	)	$	13.1		$	138.1		$	—		$	147.8
Accounts receivable, net	101.8			226.6			147			3.5			478.9
Inventories:
Finished products	64.7			279.3			90.3			(1.4		)	432.9
Raw materials and work-in-process	0.8			0.6			28.3			—			29.7
	65.5			279.9			118.6			(1.4		)	462.6
Deferred income taxes	9.4			16.9			0.4			—			26.7
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17.6			3.8			12.1			0.6			34.1
Total current assets	190.9			540.3			416.2			2.7			1,150.10
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	220.5			136.5			54.2			—			411.2
Accumulated depreciation	(170.2		)	(49.0		)	(36.7		)	—			(255.9		)
	50.3			87.5			17.5			—			155.3
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	11.7			1,032.00			94.8			—			1,138.50
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.4			129.9			0.2			—			130.5
Deferred income taxes	0.2			—			0.2			—			0.4
Deferred financing costs, net	34.3			—			—			—			34.3
Other	45.4			9.4			4			2.3			61.1
Intercompany accounts receivable	—			1,209.20			132.8			(1,342.0		)	—
Investment in affiliates	2,752.30			510.2			384.7			(3,647.2		)	—
	2,844.30			2,890.70			616.7			(4,986.9		)	1,364.80
Total assets	$	3,085.50		$	3,518.50		$	1,050.40		$	(4,984.2	)	$	2,670.20
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of September 7, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	44.5		$	86.7		$	48.1		$	3.5		$	182.8
Accrued salaries and wages	22			11.2			7.6			—			40.8
Other accrued liabilities	59.9			8.5			41.4			1.5			111.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	40.2			—			—			—			40.2
Total current liabilities	166.6			106.4			97.1			5			375.1
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,101.90			—			—			—			1,101.90
Accrued pension liabilities	131.8			35.6			—			—			167.4
Deferred income taxes	(49.7		)	284.1			1.7			—			236.1
Intercompany accounts payable	958.9			24.8			358.3			(1,342.0		)	—
Other liabilities	9.5			9.2			3			—			21.7
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	766.5			3,058.40			588.8			(3,647.2		)	766.5
Non-controlling interest	—			—			1.5			—			1.5
Total stockholders’ equity	766.5			3,058.40			590.3			(3,647.2		)	768
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,085.50		$	3,518.50		$	1,050.40		$	(4,984.2	)	$	2,670.20
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of September 8, 2012
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	5.6		$	(5.5	)	$	144.2		$	—		$	144.3
Accounts receivable, net	102.8			77.8			99.9			—			280.5
Inventories:
Finished products	77.7			78.9			84.9			—			241.5
Raw materials and work-in-process	1.8			0.3			26.1			—			28.2
	79.5			79.2			111			—			269.7
Deferred income taxes	14.4			—			(0.1		)	—			14.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8.2			2.6			7.8			—			18.6
Total current assets	210.5			154.1			362.8			—			727.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	209.4			46.1			45.4			—			300.9
Accumulated depreciation	(162.5		)	(30.8		)	(31.7		)	—			(225.0		)
	46.9			15.3			13.7			—			75.9
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	11.3			14.2			32			—			57.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.3			0.3			0.2			—			0.8
Deferred income taxes	45.2			—			(2.1		)	—			43.1
Deferred financing costs, net	0.4			—			—			—			0.4
Other	39.4			—			3.5			—			42.9
Intercompany accounts receivable	229.6			432.1			125.6			(787.3		)	—
Investment in affiliates	749.2			203.5			382.4			(1,335.1		)	—
	1,075.40			650.1			541.6			(2,122.4		)	144.7
Total assets	$	1,332.80		$	819.5		$	918.1		$	(2,122.4	)	$	948
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of September 8, 2012
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	22.9		$	10.7		$	25.9		$	—		$	59.5
Accrued salaries and wages	10.8			1.6			4.7			—			17.1
Other accrued liabilities	28.8			12.2			26.4			—			67.4
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	27			—			—			—			27
Total current liabilities	89.5			24.5			57			—			171
Long-term debt, less current maturities	—			—			—			—			—
Accrued pension liabilities	95.3			—			—			—			95.3
Intercompany accounts payable	473			5.9			308.4			(787.3		)	—
Other liabilities	8.4			1.2			4.4			—			14
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	666.6			787.9			547.2			(1,335.1		)	666.6
Non-controlling interest	—			—			1.1			—			1.1
Total stockholders’ equity	666.6			787.9			548.3			(1,335.1		)	667.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,332.80		$	819.5		$	918.1		$	(2,122.4	)	$	948
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
For the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	103.2		$	(17.2	)	$	39.4		$	—		$	125.4
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(9.1		)	(18.2		)	(1.9		)	—			(29.2		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			—			2.8			—			2.8
Investment in joint venture	—			—			(1.6		)	—			(1.6		)
Other	(1.8		)	—			—			—			(1.8		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(10.9		)	(18.2		)	(0.7		)	—			(29.8		)
Financing activities
Payments of long-term debt	(107.9		)	—			—			—			(107.9		)
Cash dividends paid	(17.7		)	—			—			—			(17.7		)
Surrender of common stock for treasury	(0.6		)	—			—			—			(0.6		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	7.2			—			—			—			7.2
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2			—			—			—			2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(117.0		)	—			—			—			(117.0		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.2		)	—			(2.2		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(24.7		)	(35.4		)	36.5			—			(23.6		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	21.3			48.5			101.6			—			171.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	(3.4	)	$	13.1		$	138.1		$	—		$	147.8
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
For the 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	3.1		$	(6.4	)	$	11.9		$	—		$	8.6
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(5.4		)	(1.9		)	(1.0		)	—			(8.3		)
Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.5		)	—			(2.5		)
Other	0.9			(0.2		)	(2.5		)	—			(1.8		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(4.5		)	(2.1		)	(6.0		)	—			(12.6		)
Financing activities
Net borrowings under revolver	16			—			—			—			16
Payments of long-term debt	—			—			(0.5		)	—			(0.5		)
Cash dividends paid	(17.6		)	—			—			—			(17.6		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(2.4		)	—			—			—			(2.4		)
Surrender of common stock for treasury	(5.7		)	—			—			—			(5.7		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	9.1			—			—			—			9.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	6.1			—			—			—			6.1
Contributions from non-controlling interests	—			—			1.2			—			1.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	5.5			—			0.7			—			6.2
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			2.1			—			2.1
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4.1			(8.5		)	8.7			—			4.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1.5			3			135.5			—			140
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	5.6		$	(5.5	)	$	144.2		$	—		$	144.3

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations
	Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel; performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel; children’s footwear; industrial work shoes, boots and apparel; and uniform shoes and boots. The Company’s portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes: Bates®, Cat® Footwear, Chaco®, Cushe®, Harley-Davidson® Footwear, Hush Puppies®, HyTest®, Keds®, Merrell®, Patagonia® Footwear, Saucony®, Sebago®, Soft Style®, Sperry Top-Sider®, Stride Rite® and Wolverine®. Licensing and distribution arrangements with third-parties extend the global reach of the Company’s brand portfolio.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for a complete presentation of the financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized on the sale of products manufactured or sourced by the Company when the related goods have been shipped, legal title has passed to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue generated from licensees and distributors involving products bearing the Company’s trademarks is recognized as earned according to stated contractual terms upon either the purchase or shipment of branded products by licensees and distributors.
	The Company records provisions for estimated sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on historical rates of returns and allowances and specific identification of outstanding returns not yet received from customers. However, estimates of actual returns and allowances in any future period are inherently uncertain and actual returns and allowances may differ from these estimates. If actual or expected future returns and allowances were significantly greater or lower than established reserves, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period this determination was made.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold
	Cost of goods sold includes the actual product costs, including inbound and certain outbound freight charges, purchasing, sourcing, inspection and receiving costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses with the exception of certain consumer direct warehousing costs that are included in cost of goods sold.
Seasonality	Seasonality
	The Company’s business is subject to seasonal influences and the Company’s fiscal year has 12 weeks in each of the first three fiscal quarters and, depending on the fiscal calendar, 16 or 17 weeks in the fourth fiscal quarter. Both of these factors can cause significant differences in revenue, earnings and cash flows from quarter to quarter; however, the differences have followed a consistent pattern in previous years.
Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”). ASU 2013-02 requires preparers to report, in one place, information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). For significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, reporting (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the accompanying notes) is required about the effect of the reclassifications on the respective line items in the statement where net income is presented. For items that are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP is required in the accompanying notes. The above information must be presented in one place (parenthetically on the face of the financial statements by income statement line item or in a note). ASU 2013-02 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and the adoption did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Goodwill and Other (ASU 350)	In July 2012, FASB issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (ASC Topic 350) Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”). ASU 2012-02 amends prior indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing guidance. Under ASU 2012-02, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after considering the totality of events and circumstances, an entity determines it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is not impaired, then calculating the fair value of such asset is unnecessary. The Company adopted ASU 2012-02 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, and the adoption did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Earnings Per Share (ASC 260)	The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 260, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”). ASC 260 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method. Under the guidance in ASC 260, the Company’s unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are participating securities and must be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures	The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	Level 1:	Fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2:	Fair value is measured using either direct or indirect inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for similar assets or liabilities.
	Level 3:	Fair value is measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.
	The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, foreign currency forward exchange contracts, an interest rate swap agreement, borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility and long-term debt. The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments is historical cost, which approximates fair value, except for the interest rate swap and foreign currency forward exchange contracts, which are carried at fair value. As of September 7, 2013 the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were $1,142.1 million and $1,159.7 million, respectively. As of December 29, 2012, the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were $1,250.0 million and $1,308.9 million, respectively. Fair values were calculated by discounting the future cash flows of the financial instruments to their present value, using interest rates currently offered for borrowings and deposits of similar nature and remaining maturities (Level 2). The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.
Derivatives and Hedging	The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), which is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting and requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value by establishing criteria for designation and effectiveness of hedging relationships. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated with U.S. dollar inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business.
Compensation - Stock Compensation (ASC 718)	The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). All share and per share data in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. The Company recognized compensation expense of $7.4 million and $21.1 million, and related income tax benefits of $2.6 million and $7.1 million, for grants under its stock-based compensation plans for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, respectively.
	The Company recognized compensation expense of $3.1 million and $11.0 million, and related income tax benefits of $1.0 million and $3.6 million, for grants under its stock-based compensation plans for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, respectively.
	Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive income is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and, as such, has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.

Goodwill_and_IndefiniteLived_I1

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles are as follows:
	(In millions)	Goodwill			Indefinite-lived		Total
					intangibles
	Balance at September 8, 2012	$	39.6		$	17.9	$	57.5
	Acquisition of PLG	419.6			661.8		1,081.40
	Foreign currency translation effects	0.7			0.1		0.8
	Balance at December 29, 2012	459.9			679.8		1,139.70
	Acquisition adjustments	(11.1		)	9		(2.1		)
	Foreign currency translation effects	(3.0		)	3.9		0.9
	Balance at September 7, 2013	$	445.8		$	692.7	$	1,138.50

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
	(In millions, except share and per share data)	12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
		September 7,			September 8,			September 7,			September 8,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	54.4		$	32.7		$	102.1		$	84.4
	Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock	(1.1		)	(0.5		)	(2.0		)	(1.5		)
	Net earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share	53.3			32.2			100.1			82.9
	Adjustment for earnings reallocated from non-vested restricted common stock	0.1			—			0.1			0.1
	Net earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share	$	53.4		$	32.2		$	100.2		$	83
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	100,474,793			97,743,844			100,087,863			97,333,545
	Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock	-3,391,901			-2,758,969			-3,280,184			-2,784,802
	Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share	97,082,892			94,984,875			96,807,679			94,548,743
	Effect of dilutive stock options	2,121,186			2,244,358			1,852,797			2,252,554
	Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share	99,204,078			97,229,233			98,660,476			96,801,297
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.55		$	0.34		$	1.03		$	0.88
	Diluted	$	0.54		$	0.33		$	1.02		$	0.86

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Borrowings	Total borrowings consist of the following obligations:
	(In millions)	September 7,		December 29,		September 8,
		2013		2012		2012
	Term Loan A, due October 9, 2017	$	529.4	$	550	$	—
	Term Loan B, due October 9, 2019	237.7		325		—
	Senior notes, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375		375		—
	Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility (1)	—		—		27
	Total interest-bearing debt	1,142.10		1,250.00		27
	Less: current maturities of long-term debt	40.2		30.7		—
	Less: borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility (1)	—		—		27
	Total long-term debt	$	1,101.90	$	1,219.30	$	—
	-1	Borrowings shown for September 8, 2012 were under the Company’s previous revolving credit facility.

Comprehensive_Income_Loss_Tabl

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows for the periods indicated:
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (1)
	(In millions)	Foreign				Foreign			Interest rate			Pension			Total
		currency				exchange			swap			adjustments
		translation				contracts
		adjustments
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 29, 2012	$	5.9			$	(1.7	)	$	(1.0	)	$	(90.7	)	$	(87.5	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(4.7		)		(0.9		)	1			—			(4.6		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—				0.6			—			9.1			9.7
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(4.7		)		(0.3		)	1			9.1			5.1
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of June 15, 2013	1.2				(2.0		)	—			(81.6		)	(82.4		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(5.3		)		1.1			3.1			—			(1.1		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—				0.5			—			4.6			5.1
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(5.3		)		1.6			3.1			4.6			4
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 7, 2013	$	(4.1	)		$	(0.4	)	$	3.1		$	(77.0	)	$	(78.4	)
	-1	All amounts are net of tax and noncontrolling interest.
Reclassifications Adjustments Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows for the periods indicated:
	12 Weeks Ended
	September 7, 2013
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1)
	(In millions)
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income		Amount reclassified  from				Affected line item in the
	components		accumulated other				statement where net income is
			comprehensive income				presented
	Foreign exchange contracts:
	Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold		$	0.8			Cost of goods sold
			0.8				Total before tax
			(0.3		)		Tax benefit
			$	0.5			Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
	Prior actuarial loss		$	7.1			-2
			7.1				Total before tax
			(2.5		)		Tax benefit
			$	4.6			Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period ending		$	5.1			Net of tax
	36 Weeks Ended
	September 7, 2013
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1)
	(In millions)
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income		Amount reclassified  from				Affected line item in the
	components		accumulated other				statement where net income is
			comprehensive income				presented
	Foreign exchange contracts:
	Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold		$	1.7			Cost of goods sold
			1.7				Total before tax
			(0.6		)		Tax benefit
			$	1.1			Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
	Prior actuarial loss		$	21.1			-2
			21.1				Total before tax
			(7.4		)		Tax benefit
			$	13.7			Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period ending		$	14.8			Net of tax
	-1	Amounts in parentheses indicate increases to net earnings.
	-2	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see Note 9 for additional details).

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk1

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012.
		Fair Value Measurements
		Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	(In millions)	September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012
	Financial assets
	Interest rate swap asset	$	4.7	$	—
	Financial liabilities
	Foreign exchange contracts liability	$	0.2	$	1.5

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Assumptions to Estimated Fair Value of Stock Options Granted	The Company estimated the fair value of employee stock options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. The estimated weighted-average fair value for each option granted was $5.22 and $5.36 for the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions:
		12 Weeks Ended				36 Weeks Ended
		September 7,		September 8,		September 7,		September 8,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Expected market price volatility (1)	30.8	%	36.9	%	33.3	%	37.8	%
	Risk-free interest rate (2)	1.1	%	0.5	%	0.6	%	0.6	%
	Dividend yield (3)	1	%	1.3	%	1.2	%	1.3	%
	Expected term (4)	4 years		4 years		4 years		4 years
	-1	Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected volatility is based on the daily percentage change in the price of the stock over the four years prior to the grant.
	-2	Represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect for the expected term of the option at the time of grant.
	-3	Represents the Company’s cash dividend yield for the expected term.
	-4	Represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. As part of the determination of the expected term, the Company concluded that all employee groups exhibit similar exercise and post-vesting termination behavior.

Pension_Expense_Tables

Pension Expense (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Net Pension and SERP Expense Recognized	A summary of net pension and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan expense recognized by the Company is as follows:
		12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
		September 7,			September 8,			September 7,			September 8,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the period	$	2		$	1.8		$	6.2		$	5.3
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	4.3			3.3			13			9.9
	Expected return on pension assets	(4.8		)	(3.4		)	(14.5		)	(10.3		)
	Net amortization loss	7.1			4.8			21.1			14.5
	Net pension expense	$	8.6		$	6.5		$	25.8		$	19.4

Litigation_and_Contingencies_T

Litigation and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum Royalty and Advertising Obligations Due Under Terms of Certain Licenses Held by Company	The Company has future minimum royalty and advertising obligations due under the terms of certain licenses held by the Company. These minimum future obligations are as follows:
	(In millions)	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter
	Minimum royalties	$	1.1	$	1.7	$	1.5	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Minimum advertising	4		7.9		9		3.1		2.7		8.8

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue and Operating Profit by Segment [Table Text Block]
		12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
	(In millions)	September 7,			September 8,			September 7,			September 8,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Revenue:
	Lifestyle Group	$	295.8		$	38		$	821.3		$	98.9
	Performance Group	254.1			152.2			694.5			454.3
	Heritage Group	144.6			143.5			373.7			374.2
	Other	22.1			19.4			60.8			61.2
	Total	$	716.6		$	353.1		$	1,950.30		$	988.6
	Operating (loss) profit:
	Lifestyle Group	$	56.6		$	9.9		$	148.5		$	22
	Performance Group	56.4			33.4			137.8			101.2
	Heritage Group	24.6			25.6			56			57.7
	Other	0.2			(0.7		)	(0.3		)	(1.3		)
	Corporate	(51.5		)	(21.9		)	(167.7		)	(73.5		)
	Total	$	86.3		$	46.3		$	174.3		$	106.1
Assets and Goodwill by Segment [Table Text Block]
	(In millions)	September 7,			September 8,
		2013			2012
	Total assets:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,448.90		$	79.6
	Performance Group	547.9			256.3
	Heritage Group	277.7			251.7
	Other	63.3			55.6
	Corporate	332.4			304.8
	Total	$	2,670.20		$	948
	Goodwill:
	Lifestyle Group	$	329.5		$	6.5
	Performance Group	92.9			10.3
	Heritage Group	23.4			22.8
	Total	$	445.8		$	39.6

Business_Acquisitions_Tables

Business Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Preliminary Allocation of Purchase Price	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the PLG acquisition:
	(In millions)	Initial valuation  at		Measurement			Adjusted preliminary valuation at
		December 29, 2012		period			7-Sep-13
				adjustments
	Cash	$	23.6	$	—		$	23.6
	Accounts receivable	146.9		4.3			151.2
	Inventories	203.5		—			203.5
	Deferred income taxes	13.6		—			13.6
	Other current assets	13.2		—			13.2
	Property, plant and equipment	77.1		—			77.1
	Goodwill	419.6		(11.1		)	408.5
	Intangible assets	820.6		—			820.6
	Other	11.2		1.8			13
	Total assets acquired	1,729.30		(5.0		)	1,724.30
	Accounts payable	97.4		—			97.4
	Other accrued liabilities	40		1.5			41.5
	Deferred income taxes	294.7		(6.5		)	288.2
	Accrued pension liabilities	37.7		—			37.7
	Other liabilities	10		—			10
	Total liabilities assumed	479.8		(5.0		)	474.8
	Net assets acquired	$	1,249.50	$	—		$	1,249.50
Addition to Goodwill within Reportable Segments	The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired of $408.5 million was preliminarily recorded as goodwill in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and has been assigned to the Performance Group and Lifestyle Group reportable operating segments as follows:
	(In millions)	Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG
	Performance Group	$	82.4
	Lifestyle Group	326.1
	Total	$	408.5
Intangible Assets Acquired in Acquisition	Intangible assets acquired in the acquisition were preliminarily valued as follows:
	(In millions)	Intangible asset		Useful life
	Trade names and trademarks	$	670.8	Indefinite
	Customer lists	100.5		3-20 years
	Licensing agreements	28.8		4-5 years
	Developed product technology	14.8		3-5 years
	Backlog	5.1		6 months
	Net favorable leases	0.6		10 years
	Total intangible assets acquired	$	820.6

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_N1

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Notes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	For the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	135.5		$	1,527.40		$	226		$	(1,172.3	)	$	716.6
	Cost of goods sold	95			1,358.10			130.1			(1,152.6		)	430.6
	Gross profit	40.5			169.3			95.9			(19.7		)	286
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	24.5			115.2			72.6			(20.0		)	192.3
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	4.1			1.2			2.1			—			7.4
	Operating profit	11.9			52.9			21.2			0.3			86.3
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense – net	11.9			—			—			—			11.9
	Acquisition-related interest expense	—			—			—			—			—
	Other expense – net	(0.9		)	0.1			2			(0.2		)	1
		11			0.1			2			(0.2		)	12.9
	Earnings before income taxes	0.9			52.8			19.2			0.5			73.4
	Income taxes	17.1			—			1.9			—			19
	Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(16.2		)	52.8			17.3			0.5			54.4
	Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	70.6			133			(6.1		)	(197.5		)	—
	Net earnings	54.4			185.8			11.2			(197.0		)	54.4
	Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			—			—			—
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	54.4		$	185.8		$	11.2		$	(197.0	)	$	54.4
	Comprehensive income	$	58.4		$	185.8		$	7.3		$	(193.1	)	$	58.4
	Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			—			—			—
	Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	58.4		$	185.8		$	7.3		$	(193.1	)	$	58.4
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	For the 12 weeks ended September 8, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	129.5		$	128.5		$	128		$	(32.9	)	$	353.1
	Cost of goods sold	93.6			80.3			65			(24.4		)	214.5
	Gross profit	35.9			48.2			63			(8.5		)	138.6
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	22.1			32.1			43.6			(8.5		)	89.3
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	3			—			—			—			3
	Operating profit	10.8			16.1			19.4			—			46.3
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense – net	0.8			(0.1		)	(0.4		)	—			0.3
	Acquisition-related interest expense	1.4			—			—			—			1.4
	Other expense – net	—			0.1			(0.4		)	—			(0.3		)
		2.2			—			(0.8		)	—			1.4
	Earnings before income taxes	8.6			16.1			20.2			—			44.9
	Income taxes	10.6			—			1.5			—			12.1
	Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(2.0		)	16.1			18.7			—			32.8
	Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	34.7			19.3			24.8			(78.8		)	—
	Net earnings	32.7			35.4			43.5			(78.8		)	32.8
	Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	32.7		$	35.4		$	43.4		$	(78.8	)	$	32.7
	Comprehensive income	$	37.1		$	35.4		$	47.9		$	(83.2	)	$	37.2
	Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	37.1		$	35.4		$	47.8		$	(83.2	)	$	37.1
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	For the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	357.1		$	2,868.20		$	548		$	(1,823.0	)	$	1,950.30
	Cost of goods sold	253.7			2,385.30			293.9			(1,771.7		)	1,161.20
	Gross profit	103.4			482.9			254.1			(51.3		)	789.1
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	112.7			325.9			196.3			(50.6		)	584.3
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	12.5			12.8			5.2			—			30.5
Operating profit	(21.8		)	144.2			52.6			(0.7		)	174.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	37.3			—			—			—			37.3
Acquisition-related interest expense	—			—			—			—			—
Other expense – net	(0.9		)	0.1			2.8			—			2
	36.4			0.1			2.8			—			39.3
Earnings before income taxes	(58.2		)	144.1			49.8			(0.7		)	135
Income taxes	27.7			—			5			—			32.7
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(85.9		)	144.1			44.8			(0.7		)	102.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	188			293.4			45.9			(527.3		)	—
Net earnings	102.1			437.5			90.7			(528.0		)	102.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			(0.2		)	—			(0.2		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	102.1		$	437.5		$	90.5		$	(528.0	)	$	102.1
Comprehensive income	$	111.2		$	437.5		$	82.3		$	(519.6	)	$	111.4
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			(0.2		)	—			(0.2		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	111.2		$	437.5		$	82.1		$	(519.6	)	$	111.2
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
For the 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Revenue	$	349.6		$	375.7		$	345		$	(81.7	)	$	988.6
Cost of goods sold	256.6			230.9			170.7			(58.4		)	599.8
Gross profit	93			144.8			174.3			(23.3		)	388.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	86.4			84.5			128.1			(24.2		)	274.8
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	7.9			—			—			—			7.9
Operating profit	(1.3		)	60.3			46.2			0.9			106.1
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	0.7			(0.1		)	0.4			—			1
Acquisition-related interest expense	1.4			—			—			—			1.4
Other expense – net	—			0.1			1.2			—			1.3
	2.1			—			1.6			—			3.7
Earnings before income taxes	(3.4		)	60.3			44.6			0.9			102.4
Income taxes	17			—			1.1			—			18.1
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(20.4		)	60.3			43.5			0.9			84.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	104.8			39.7			59.9			(204.4		)	—
Net earnings	84.4			100			103.4			(203.5		)	84.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			0.1			—			0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	84.4		$	100		$	103.5		$	(203.5	)	$	84.4
Comprehensive income	$	86		$	100		$	105		$	(205.1	)	$	85.9
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			0.1			—			0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	86		$	100		$	105.1		$	(205.1	)	$	86
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
	As of September 7, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	(3.4	)	$	13.1		$	138.1		$	—		$	147.8
	Accounts receivable, net	101.8			226.6			147			3.5			478.9
	Inventories:
	Finished products	64.7			279.3			90.3			(1.4		)	432.9
	Raw materials and work-in-process	0.8			0.6			28.3			—			29.7
		65.5			279.9			118.6			(1.4		)	462.6
	Deferred income taxes	9.4			16.9			0.4			—			26.7
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17.6			3.8			12.1			0.6			34.1
	Total current assets	190.9			540.3			416.2			2.7			1,150.10
	Property, plant and equipment:
	Gross cost	220.5			136.5			54.2			—			411.2
	Accumulated depreciation	(170.2		)	(49.0		)	(36.7		)	—			(255.9		)
		50.3			87.5			17.5			—			155.3
	Other assets:
	Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	11.7			1,032.00			94.8			—			1,138.50
	Amortizable intangibles, net	0.4			129.9			0.2			—			130.5
	Deferred income taxes	0.2			—			0.2			—			0.4
	Deferred financing costs, net	34.3			—			—			—			34.3
	Other	45.4			9.4			4			2.3			61.1
	Intercompany accounts receivable	—			1,209.20			132.8			(1,342.0		)	—
	Investment in affiliates	2,752.30			510.2			384.7			(3,647.2		)	—
		2,844.30			2,890.70			616.7			(4,986.9		)	1,364.80
	Total assets	$	3,085.50		$	3,518.50		$	1,050.40		$	(4,984.2	)	$	2,670.20
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
	As of September 7, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	44.5		$	86.7		$	48.1		$	3.5		$	182.8
	Accrued salaries and wages	22			11.2			7.6			—			40.8
	Other accrued liabilities	59.9			8.5			41.4			1.5			111.3
	Current maturities of long-term debt	40.2			—			—			—			40.2
	Total current liabilities	166.6			106.4			97.1			5			375.1
	Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,101.90			—			—			—			1,101.90
	Accrued pension liabilities	131.8			35.6			—			—			167.4
	Deferred income taxes	(49.7		)	284.1			1.7			—			236.1
	Intercompany accounts payable	958.9			24.8			358.3			(1,342.0		)	—
	Other liabilities	9.5			9.2			3			—			21.7
	Stockholders’ equity
	Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	766.5			3,058.40			588.8			(3,647.2		)	766.5
	Non-controlling interest	—			—			1.5			—			1.5
	Total stockholders’ equity	766.5			3,058.40			590.3			(3,647.2		)	768
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,085.50		$	3,518.50		$	1,050.40		$	(4,984.2	)	$	2,670.20
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
	As of September 8, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	5.6		$	(5.5	)	$	144.2		$	—		$	144.3
	Accounts receivable, net	102.8			77.8			99.9			—			280.5
Inventories:
Finished products	77.7			78.9			84.9			—			241.5
Raw materials and work-in-process	1.8			0.3			26.1			—			28.2
	79.5			79.2			111			—			269.7
Deferred income taxes	14.4			—			(0.1		)	—			14.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8.2			2.6			7.8			—			18.6
Total current assets	210.5			154.1			362.8			—			727.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	209.4			46.1			45.4			—			300.9
Accumulated depreciation	(162.5		)	(30.8		)	(31.7		)	—			(225.0		)
	46.9			15.3			13.7			—			75.9
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	11.3			14.2			32			—			57.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.3			0.3			0.2			—			0.8
Deferred income taxes	45.2			—			(2.1		)	—			43.1
Deferred financing costs, net	0.4			—			—			—			0.4
Other	39.4			—			3.5			—			42.9
Intercompany accounts receivable	229.6			432.1			125.6			(787.3		)	—
Investment in affiliates	749.2			203.5			382.4			(1,335.1		)	—
	1,075.40			650.1			541.6			(2,122.4		)	144.7
Total assets	$	1,332.80		$	819.5		$	918.1		$	(2,122.4	)	$	948
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of September 8, 2012
(Unaudited)
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	22.9		$	10.7		$	25.9		$	—		$	59.5
Accrued salaries and wages	10.8			1.6			4.7			—			17.1
Other accrued liabilities	28.8			12.2			26.4			—			67.4
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	27			—			—			—			27
Total current liabilities	89.5			24.5			57			—			171
Long-term debt, less current maturities	—			—			—			—			—
Accrued pension liabilities	95.3			—			—			—			95.3
Intercompany accounts payable	473			5.9			308.4			(787.3		)	—
Other liabilities	8.4			1.2			4.4			—			14
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	666.6			787.9			547.2			(1,335.1		)	666.6
Non-controlling interest	—			—			1.1			—			1.1
Total stockholders’ equity	666.6			787.9			548.3			(1,335.1		)	667.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,332.80		$	819.5		$	918.1		$	(2,122.4	)	$	948
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
	For the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	103.2		$	(17.2	)	$	39.4		$	—		$	125.4
	Investing activities
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	(9.1		)	(18.2		)	(1.9		)	—			(29.2		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			—			2.8			—			2.8
	Investment in joint venture	—			—			(1.6		)	—			(1.6		)
	Other	(1.8		)	—			—			—			(1.8		)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(10.9		)	(18.2		)	(0.7		)	—			(29.8		)
	Financing activities
	Payments of long-term debt	(107.9		)	—			—			—			(107.9		)
	Cash dividends paid	(17.7		)	—			—			—			(17.7		)
	Surrender of common stock for treasury	(0.6		)	—			—			—			(0.6		)
	Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	7.2			—			—			—			7.2
	Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2			—			—			—			2
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(117.0		)	—			—			—			(117.0		)
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.2		)	—			(2.2		)
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(24.7		)	(35.4		)	36.5			—			(23.6		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	21.3			48.5			101.6			—			171.4
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	(3.4	)	$	13.1		$	138.1		$	—		$	147.8
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
	For the 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	3.1		$	(6.4	)	$	11.9		$	—		$	8.6
	Investing activities
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	(5.4		)	(1.9		)	(1.0		)	—			(8.3		)
	Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.5		)	—			(2.5		)
	Other	0.9			(0.2		)	(2.5		)	—			(1.8		)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(4.5		)	(2.1		)	(6.0		)	—			(12.6		)
	Financing activities
	Net borrowings under revolver	16			—			—			—			16
	Payments of long-term debt	—			—			(0.5		)	—			(0.5		)
	Cash dividends paid	(17.6		)	—			—			—			(17.6		)
	Purchase of common stock for treasury	(2.4		)	—			—			—			(2.4		)
	Surrender of common stock for treasury	(5.7		)	—			—			—			(5.7		)
	Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	9.1			—			—			—			9.1
	Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	6.1			—			—			—			6.1
	Contributions from non-controlling interests	—			—			1.2			—			1.2
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	5.5			—			0.7			—			6.2
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			2.1			—			2.1
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4.1			(8.5		)	8.7			—			4.3
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1.5			3			135.5			—			140
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	5.6		$	(5.5	)	$	144.2		$	—		$	144.3

New_Accounting_Standards_Detai

New Accounting Standards (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Maximum threshold for qualitative assessment to test goodwill impairment (percent)	50.00%

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$54.40	$32.70	$102.10	$84.40
Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock	-1.1	-0.5	-2	-1.5
Net earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share	53.3	32.2	100.1	82.9
Adjustment for earnings reallocated from non-vested restricted common stock	0.1		0.1	0.1
Net earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share	$53.40	$32.20	$100.20	$83
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding (shares)	100,474,793	97,743,844	100,087,863	97,333,545
Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock (shares)	-3,391,901	-2,758,969	-3,280,184	-2,784,802
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share (shares)	97,082,892	94,984,875	96,807,679	94,548,743
Effect of dilutive stock options (shares)	2,121,186	2,244,358	1,852,797	2,252,554
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share (shares)	99,204,078	97,229,233	98,660,476	96,801,297
Net earnings per share:
Basic (dollars per share)	$0.55	$0.34	$1.03	$0.88
Diluted (dollars per share)	$0.54	$0.33	$1.02	$0.86

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share (Additional Information) (Details)	3 Months Ended		4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock split, conversion ratio			2
Stock split, dividend percentage (percent)			100.00%
Options to purchase shares of common stock being anti-dilutive (shares)	36,849	526,890		687,888	1,053,596

Goodwill_and_IndefiniteLived_I2

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles (Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles) (Details) (USD $)	4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	$39.60	$459.90
Goodwill, Acquisition	419.6
Goodwill, Acquisition adjustments		-11.1
Goodwill, Foreign currency translation effects	0.7	-3
Goodwill, Ending balance	459.9	445.8
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Beginning balance	17.9	679.8
Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Acquisition	661.8
Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Acquisition adjustments		9
Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Foreign currency translation effects	0.1	3.9
Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Ending balance	679.8	692.7
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Beginning balance	57.5	1,139.70
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Acquisition	1,081.40
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Acquisition adjustments		-2.1
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Foreign currency translation effects	0.8	0.9
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Ending balance	$1,139.70	$1,138.50

Indebtedness_Schedule_of_Borro

Indebtedness (Schedule of Borrowings) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 07, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Sep. 08, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	$0	[1]	$0	[1]	$27	[1]
Total interest-bearing debt	1,142.10		1,250		27
Less: current maturities of long-term debt	40.2		30.7		0
Less: borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	0	[1]	0	[1]	27	[1]
Total long-term debt	1,101.90		1,219.30		0
Loan interest percentage (percent)	6.13%
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375		375
Term Loan A [Member] | October Ninth Two Thousand Seventeenth [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total interest-bearing debt	529.4		550
Term Loan B [Member] | October Ninth Two Thousand Nineteenth [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total interest-bearing debt	$237.70		$325
[1]	Borrowings shown for September 8, 2012 were under the Company’s previous revolving credit facility.

Indebtedness_Additional_Inform

Indebtedness (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 08, 2012

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 08, 2012

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Oct. 10, 2013

Oct. 10, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Maximum [Member]

Alternative Base Rate [Member]

Alternative Base Rate [Member]

Euro Currency Rate [Member]

Euro Currency Rate [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Foreign Currency Subfacility [Member]

Swingline Subfacility [Member]

Letter of Credit Subfacility [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

New Credit Agreement [Member]

New Credit Agreement [Member]

New Credit Agreement [Member]

New Credit Agreement [Member]

Modified Credit Agreement [Member]

Modified Credit Agreement [Member]

Modified Credit Agreement [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Term Loan A [Member]

Term Loan B [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Term Loan A [Member]

Swingline Subfacility [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Amount of secured credit agreement

$1,100,000,000

Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility

1,300,000,000

375,000,000

550,000,000

350,000,000

200,000,000

1,350,000,000

775,000,000

Letters of credit outstanding

3,100,000

1,900,000

Derivative notional amount

462,200,000

Debt Instrument, Term

5 years

7 years

Basis spread on variable rate (percent)

1.25%

0.38%

2.25%

1.38%

Revolving credit facility amount

100,000,000

35,000,000

50,000,000

50,000,000

Interest rate (percent)

6.13%

6.13%

Amortized deferred financing costs

$1,500,000

$100,000

$4,600,000

$300,000

Comprehensive_Income_Loss_Chan

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013		Jun. 15, 2013		Sep. 08, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Beginning Balance	($82.40)	[1]	($87.50)	[1]	($69.40)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-1.1	[1]	-4.6	[1]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	5.1	[1]	9.7	[1]
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	4	[1]	5.1	[1]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance	-78.4	[1]	-82.4	[1]	-69.4
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Beginning Balance	1.2	[1]	5.9	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-5.3	[1]	-4.7	[1]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	-5.3	[1]	-4.7	[1]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance	-4.1	[1]	1.2	[1]
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Beginning Balance	-2	[1]	-1.7	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1.1	[1]	-0.9	[1]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0.5	[1]	0.6	[1]
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	1.6	[1]	-0.3	[1]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance	-0.4	[1]	-2	[1]
Interest rate swap [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Beginning Balance	0	[1]	-1	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	3.1	[1]	1	[1]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	3.1	[1]	1	[1]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance	3.1	[1]	0	[1]
Pension adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Beginning Balance	-81.6	[1]	-90.7	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	0	[1]	0	[1]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	4.6	[1]	9.1	[1]
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	4.6	[1]	9.1	[1]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance	($77)	[1]	($81.60)	[1]
[1]	All amounts are net of tax and noncontrolling interest.

Comprehensive_Income_Loss_Recl

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Reclassifications Adjustments Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013		Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013		Sep. 08, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	$430.60		$214.50	$1,161.20		$599.80
Income taxes	19		12.1	32.7		18.1
Net earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share	-53.3		-32.2	-100.1		-82.9
Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share	5.1	[1]		14.8	[1]
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	0.8	[1]		1.7	[1]
Total Before Tax	0.8	[1]		1.7	[1]
Income taxes	-0.3	[1]		-0.6	[1]
Net earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share	0.5	[1]		1.1	[1]
Pension adjustments [Member] | Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	7.1	[1],[2]		21.1	[1],[2]
Total Before Tax	7.1	[1]		21.1	[1]
Income taxes	-2.5	[1]		-7.4	[1]
Net earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share	$4.60	[1]		$13.70	[1]
[1]	Amounts in parentheses indicate increases to net earnings
[2]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see Note 9 for additional details).

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk2

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
	Swap		Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Foreign exchange contracts [Member]	Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Financial Instruments And Derivatives [Line Items]
Carrying value of Company's long-term debt, including current maturities	$1,142.10	$1,250
Fair value of Company's long-term debt, including current maturities	1,159.70	1,308.90
Derivative notional amount					$462.20	$96	$83.10
Range of maturities for foreign exchange contracts (days)			336 days	336 days
Number of interest rate swap agreement (swaps)	1
Financial instrument expiration date	6-Oct-17

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk3

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (Quoted Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member], USD $)	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Interest rate swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial assets, fair value	$4.70	$0
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial liabilities, fair value	$0.20	$1.50

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$7.40	$3.10	$21.10	$11
Income tax benefits for grants	$2.60	$1	$7.10	$3.60
Weighted-average fair values for options granted (dollars per share)			$5.22	$5.36
Common stock issued in connection with the exercise of stock options and restricted stock grants (shares)	237,526	709,734	2,142,090	2,385,500
Common stock cancelled as result of forfeiture of restricted stock awards (shares)	59,748	41,474	171,388	72,692

StockBased_Compensation_Weight

Stock-Based Compensation (Weighted-Average Assumptions to Estimates Fair Value of Stock Options Granted) (Details)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013		Sep. 08, 2012		Sep. 07, 2013		Sep. 08, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Expected market price volatility (percent)	30.80%	[1]	36.90%	[1]	33.30%	[1]	37.80%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate (percent)	1.10%	[2]	0.50%	[2]	0.60%	[2]	0.60%	[2]
Dividend yield (percent)	1.00%	[3]	1.30%	[3]	1.20%	[3]	1.30%	[3]
Expected term (years)	4 years	[4]	4 years	[4]	4 years	[4]	4 years	[4]
Historical volatility term					4 years
[1]	Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected volatility is based on the daily percentage change in the price of the stock over the four years prior to the grant.
[2]	Represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect for the expected term of the option at the time of grant.
[3]	Represents the Company’s cash dividend yield for the expected term.
[4]	Represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. As part of the determination of the expected term, the Company concluded that all employee groups exhibit similar exercise and post-vesting termination behavior.

Pension_Expense_Summary_of_Net

Pension Expense (Summary of Net Pension and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Expense Recognized) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the period	$2	$1.80	$6.20	$5.30
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	4.3	3.3	13	9.9
Expected return on pension assets	-4.8	-3.4	-14.5	-10.3
Net amortization loss	7.1	4.8	21.1	14.5
Net pension expense	$8.60	$6.50	$25.80	$19.40

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate (percent)	25.90%	27.10%	24.20%	17.70%

Litigation_and_Contingencies_M

Litigation and Contingencies (Minimum Royalty and Advertising Obligations Due Under Terms of Certain Licenses Held by Company) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 07, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Minimum royalties [Member]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
2013	$1.10
2014	1.7
2015	1.5
2016	0
2017	0
Thereafter	0
Minimum advertising [Member]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
2013	4
2014	7.9
2015	9
2016	3.1
2017	2.7
Thereafter	$8.80

Litigation_and_Contingencies_A

Litigation and Contingencies (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Incurred royalty expense	$0.50	$0.40	$1.30	$1.30
Incurred advertising expense	$0.90	$0.90	$3	$2.60

Business_Segments_Additional_I

Business Segments (Additional Information) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 23, 2013
	Segment
	Brand
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of brands (brand)	16
Number of operating segments (segment)	3

Business_Segments_Revenue_and_

Business Segments Revenue and Operating Profit by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$716.60	$353.10	$1,950.30	$988.60
Operating (loss) profit	86.3	46.3	174.3	106.1
Operating Segments [Member] | Lifestyle Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	295.8	38	821.3	98.9
Operating (loss) profit	56.6	9.9	148.5	22
Operating Segments [Member] | Performance Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	254.1	152.2	694.5	454.3
Operating (loss) profit	56.4	33.4	137.8	101.2
Operating Segments [Member] | Heritage Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	144.6	143.5	373.7	374.2
Operating (loss) profit	24.6	25.6	56	57.7
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	22.1	19.4	60.8	61.2
Operating (loss) profit	0.2	-0.7	-0.3	-1.3
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating (loss) profit	($51.50)	($21.90)	($167.70)	($73.50)

Business_Segments_Assets_and_G

Business Segments Assets and Goodwill by Segment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 07, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 08, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$2,670.20	$2,614.40	$948
Goodwill	445.8	459.9	39.6
Operating Segments [Member] | Lifestyle Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	1,448.90		79.6
Goodwill	329.5		6.5
Operating Segments [Member] | Performance Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	547.9		256.3
Goodwill	92.9		10.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Heritage Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	277.7		251.7
Goodwill	23.4		22.8
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	63.3		55.6
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$332.40		$304.80

Business_Acquisitions_Addition

Business Acquisitions (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	4 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Mar. 23, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Dec. 29, 2012	Oct. 09, 2012	Dec. 29, 2012
		Segment					PLG [Member]	PLG [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition price paid in cash							$1,249.50	$88.80
Number of operating segments (segment)		3
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	7.4		3	30.5	7.9
Compensation costs	4.6			20.3
Amortization of other purchased services	2.5		0.4	6.2	0.6
Acquisition-related interest expense			1.4	0	1.4
Professional and legal fees	0.3		2.6	1.6	7.3
Amortization of short-lived intangible assets				2.4
Net reduction to goodwill				-11.1
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	408.5			408.5		419.6
Value of inventory	203.5			203.5		203.5	4
Fixed assets written up to estimated fair market value							$18.80

Preliminary_Allocation_of_Purc

(Preliminary Allocation of Purchase Price) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Cash	$23.60	$23.60
Accounts receivable	151.2	146.9
Inventories	203.5	203.5
Deferred income taxes	13.6	13.6
Other current assets	13.2	13.2
Property, plant and equipment	77.1	77.1
Goodwill	408.5	419.6
Intangible assets	820.6	820.6
Other	13	11.2
Total assets acquired	1,724.30	1,729.30
Accounts payable	97.4	97.4
Other accrued liabilities	41.5	40
Deferred income taxes	288.2	294.7
Accrued pension liabilities	37.7	37.7
Other liabilities	10	10
Total liabilities assumed	474.8	479.8
Net assets acquired	1,249.50	1,249.50
Accounts receivable, Measurement period adjustments	4.3
Goodwill, Measurement period adjustments	-11.1
Intangibles assets, Measurement period adjustments	0
Other, Measurement period adjustments	1.8
Total assets acquired, Measurement period adjustments	-5
Other accrued liabilities, Measurement period adjustments	1.5
Deferred income taxes, Measurement period adjustments	-6.5
Total liabilities assumed, Measurement period adjustments	($5)

Business_Acquisitions_Addition1

Business Acquisitions (Addition to Goodwill within Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 07, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	$408.50	$419.60
Performance Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	82.4
Lifestyle Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	$326.10

Business_Acquisitions_Intangib

Business Acquisitions (Intangible Assets Acquired in Acquisition) (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 07, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 07, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Trade names and trademarks [Member]

Customer lists [Member]

Customer lists [Member]

Customer lists [Member]

Licensing agreements [Member]

Licensing agreements [Member]

Licensing agreements [Member]

Developed product technology [Member]

Developed product technology [Member]

Developed product technology [Member]

Backlog [Member]

Net favorable leases [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Intangible assets acquired

$820.60

$820.60

$670.80

$100.50

$28.80

$14.80

$5.10

$0.60

Intangible assets, useful life

Indefinite

Intangible assets, useful life

3 years

20 years

4 years

5 years

3 years

5 years

6 months

10 years

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Restructuring Plan [Member], Facility Closing [Member], Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	4 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs	$7
Maximum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs	$10.40

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_N2

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Notes (Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	$716.60	$353.10	$1,950.30	$988.60
Cost of goods sold	430.6	214.5	1,161.20	599.8
Gross profit	286	138.6	789.1	388.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	192.3	89.3	584.3	274.8
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	7.4	3	30.5	7.9
Operating profit	86.3	46.3	174.3	106.1
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	11.9	0.3	37.3	1
Acquisition-related interest expense		1.4	0	1.4
Other expense – net	1	-0.3	2	1.3
Other expenses	12.9	1.4	39.3	3.7
Earnings before income taxes	73.4	44.9	135	102.4
Income taxes	19	12.1	32.7	18.1
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	54.4	32.8	102.3	84.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net earnings	54.4	32.8	102.3	84.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	-0.1	-0.2	0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	54.4	32.7	102.1	84.4
Comprehensive income	58.4	37.2	111.4	85.9
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	0	-0.1	-0.2	0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	58.4	37.1	111.2	86
Parent [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	135.5	129.5	357.1	349.6
Cost of goods sold	95	93.6	253.7	256.6
Gross profit	40.5	35.9	103.4	93
Selling, general and administrative expenses	24.5	22.1	112.7	86.4
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	4.1	3	12.5	7.9
Operating profit	11.9	10.8	-21.8	-1.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	11.9	0.8	37.3	0.7
Acquisition-related interest expense		1.4		1.4
Other expense – net	-0.9		-0.9
Other expenses	11	2.2	36.4	2.1
Earnings before income taxes	0.9	8.6	-58.2	-3.4
Income taxes	17.1	10.6	27.7	17
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	-16.2	-2	-85.9	-20.4
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	70.6	34.7	188	104.8
Net earnings	54.4	32.7	102.1	84.4
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	54.4	32.7	102.1	84.4
Comprehensive income	58.4	37.1	111.2	86
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	58.4	37.1	111.2	86
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	1,527.40	128.5	2,868.20	375.7
Cost of goods sold	1,358.10	80.3	2,385.30	230.9
Gross profit	169.3	48.2	482.9	144.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	115.2	32.1	325.9	84.5
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	1.2		12.8
Operating profit	52.9	16.1	144.2	60.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net		-0.1		-0.1
Acquisition-related interest expense		0
Other expense – net	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Other expenses	0.1	0	0.1	0
Earnings before income taxes	52.8	16.1	144.1	60.3
Income taxes
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	52.8	16.1	144.1	60.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	133	19.3	293.4	39.7
Net earnings	185.8	35.4	437.5	100
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	185.8	35.4	437.5	100
Comprehensive income	185.8	35.4	437.5	100
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	185.8	35.4	437.5	100
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	226	128	548	345
Cost of goods sold	130.1	65	293.9	170.7
Gross profit	95.9	63	254.1	174.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses	72.6	43.6	196.3	128.1
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	2.1		5.2
Operating profit	21.2	19.4	52.6	46.2
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net		-0.4		0.4
Acquisition-related interest expense		0
Other expense – net	2	-0.4	2.8	1.2
Other expenses	2	-0.8	2.8	1.6
Earnings before income taxes	19.2	20.2	49.8	44.6
Income taxes	1.9	1.5	5	1.1
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	17.3	18.7	44.8	43.5
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	-6.1	24.8	45.9	59.9
Net earnings	11.2	43.5	90.7	103.4
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests		-0.1	-0.2	0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	11.2	43.4	90.5	103.5
Comprehensive income	7.3	47.9	82.3	105
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest		-0.1	-0.2	0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	7.3	47.8	82.1	105.1
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	-1,172.30	-32.9	-1,823	-81.7
Cost of goods sold	-1,152.60	-24.4	-1,771.70	-58.4
Gross profit	-19.7	-8.5	-51.3	-23.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses	-20	-8.5	-50.6	-24.2
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs			0
Operating profit	0.3	0	-0.7	0.9
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net
Acquisition-related interest expense
Other expense – net	-0.2
Other expenses	-0.2
Earnings before income taxes	0.5		-0.7	0.9
Income taxes
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	0.5		-0.7	0.9
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	-197.5	-78.8	-527.3	-204.4
Net earnings	-197	-78.8	-528	-203.5
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	-197	-78.8	-528	-203.5
Comprehensive income	-193.1	-83.2	-519.6	-205.1
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	($193.10)	($83.20)	($519.60)	($205.10)

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_N3

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Notes (Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 07, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Sep. 08, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$147.80		$171.40		$144.30		$140
Accounts receivable, net	478.9		353.6		280.5
Inventories:
Finished products	432.9		431.8		241.5
Raw materials and work-in-process	29.7		34.4		28.2
Total inventory, net	462.6		466.2		269.7
Deferred income taxes	26.7		28		14.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34.1		55.7		18.6
Total current assets	1,150.10		1,074.90		727.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	411.2		384.8		300.9
Accumulated depreciation	-255.9		-235.1		-225
Property plant and equipment net	155.3		149.7		75.9
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	1,138.50		1,139.70		57.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	130.5		153.5		0.8
Deferred income taxes	0.4		0.9		43.1
Deferred financing costs, net	34.3		38.9		0.4
Other	61.1		56.8		42.9
Intercompany accounts receivable	0				0
Investment in affiliates	0				0
Total other assets	1,364.80		1,389.80		144.7
Total assets	2,670.20		2,614.40		948
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	182.8		160.9		59.5
Accrued salaries and wages	40.8		36.4		17.1
Other accrued liabilities	111.3		91.3		67.4
Current maturities of long-term debt	40.2		30.7		0
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	0	[1]	0	[1]	27	[1]
Total current liabilities	375.1		319.3		171
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,101.90		1,219.30		0
Accrued pension liabilities	167.4		165.5		95.3
Deferred income taxes	236.1		240.5		0
Intercompany accounts payable	0
Other liabilities	21.7		26.1		14
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	766.5		642.4		666.6
Non-controlling interest	1.5		1.3		1.1
Total stockholders’ equity	768		643.7		667.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	2,670.20		2,614.40		948
Parent [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	-3.4		21.3		5.6		1.5
Accounts receivable, net	101.8				102.8
Inventories:
Finished products	64.7				77.7
Raw materials and work-in-process	0.8				1.8
Total inventory, net	65.5				79.5
Deferred income taxes	9.4				14.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17.6				8.2
Total current assets	190.9				210.5
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	220.5				209.4
Accumulated depreciation	-170.2				-162.5
Property plant and equipment net	50.3				46.9
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	11.7				11.3
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.4				0.3
Deferred income taxes	0.2				45.2
Deferred financing costs, net	34.3				0.4
Other	45.4				39.4
Intercompany accounts receivable					229.6
Investment in affiliates	2,752.30				749.2
Total other assets	2,844.30				1,075.40
Total assets	3,085.50				1,332.80
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	44.5				22.9
Accrued salaries and wages	22				10.8
Other accrued liabilities	59.9				28.8
Current maturities of long-term debt	40.2
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement					27
Total current liabilities	166.6				89.5
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,101.90
Accrued pension liabilities	131.8				95.3
Deferred income taxes	-49.7				473
Intercompany accounts payable	958.9
Other liabilities	9.5				8.4
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	766.5				666.6
Non-controlling interest
Total stockholders’ equity	766.5				666.6
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	3,085.50				1,332.80
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	13.1		48.5		-5.5		3
Accounts receivable, net	226.6				77.8
Inventories:
Finished products	279.3				78.9
Raw materials and work-in-process	0.6				0.3
Total inventory, net	279.9				79.2
Deferred income taxes	16.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3.8				2.6
Total current assets	540.3				154.1
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	136.5				46.1
Accumulated depreciation	-49				-30.8
Property plant and equipment net	87.5				15.3
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	1,032				14.2
Amortizable intangibles, net	129.9				0.3
Deferred income taxes
Deferred financing costs, net
Other	9.4
Intercompany accounts receivable	1,209.20				432.1
Investment in affiliates	510.2				203.5
Total other assets	2,890.70				650.1
Total assets	3,518.50				819.5
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	86.7				10.7
Accrued salaries and wages	11.2				1.6
Other accrued liabilities	8.5				12.2
Current maturities of long-term debt
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement
Total current liabilities	106.4				24.5
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Accrued pension liabilities	35.6
Deferred income taxes	284.1				5.9
Intercompany accounts payable	24.8
Other liabilities	9.2				1.2
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	3,058.40				787.9
Non-controlling interest
Total stockholders’ equity	3,058.40				787.9
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	3,518.50				819.5
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	138.1		101.6		144.2		135.5
Accounts receivable, net	147				99.9
Inventories:
Finished products	90.3				84.9
Raw materials and work-in-process	28.3				26.1
Total inventory, net	118.6				111
Deferred income taxes	0.4				-0.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12.1				7.8
Total current assets	416.2				362.8
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	54.2				45.4
Accumulated depreciation	-36.7				-31.7
Property plant and equipment net	17.5				13.7
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	94.8				32
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.2				0.2
Deferred income taxes	0.2				-2.1
Deferred financing costs, net
Other	4				3.5
Intercompany accounts receivable	132.8				125.6
Investment in affiliates	384.7				382.4
Total other assets	616.7				541.6
Total assets	1,050.40				918.1
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	48.1				25.9
Accrued salaries and wages	7.6				4.7
Other accrued liabilities	41.4				26.4
Current maturities of long-term debt
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement
Total current liabilities	97.1				57
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Accrued pension liabilities
Deferred income taxes	1.7				308.4
Intercompany accounts payable	358.3
Other liabilities	3				4.4
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	588.8				547.2
Non-controlling interest	1.5				1.1
Total stockholders’ equity	590.3				548.3
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,050.40				918.1
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net	3.5
Inventories:
Finished products	-1.4
Raw materials and work-in-process
Total inventory, net	-1.4
Deferred income taxes
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0.6
Total current assets	2.7
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost
Accumulated depreciation
Property plant and equipment net
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles
Amortizable intangibles, net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred financing costs, net
Other	2.3
Intercompany accounts receivable	-1,342				-787.3
Investment in affiliates	-3,647.20				-1,335.10
Total other assets	-4,986.90				-2,122.40
Total assets	-4,984.20				-2,122.40
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	3.5
Accrued salaries and wages
Other accrued liabilities	1.5
Current maturities of long-term debt
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement
Total current liabilities	5
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Accrued pension liabilities
Deferred income taxes					-787.3
Intercompany accounts payable	-1,342
Other liabilities
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	-3,647.20				-1,335.10
Non-controlling interest
Total stockholders’ equity	-3,647.20				-1,335.10
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	($4,984.20)				($2,122.40)
[1]	Borrowings shown for September 8, 2012 were under the Company’s previous revolving credit facility.

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Subsidiary Guarantors of the Notes (Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 08, 2012
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$125.40	$8.60
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-29.2	-8.3
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2.8	0
Investment in joint venture	-1.6	-2.5
Other	-1.8	-1.8
Net cash used in investing activities	-29.8	-12.6
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings under revolver	0	16
Payments of long-term debt	-107.9	-0.5
Cash dividends paid	-17.7	-17.6
Purchase of common stock for treasury	0	-2.4
Surrender of common stock for treasury	-0.6	-5.7
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	7.2	9.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2	6.1
Contributions from non-controlling interests	0	1.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-117	6.2
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	-2.2	2.1
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-23.6	4.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	171.4	140
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	147.8	144.3
Parent [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	103.2	3.1
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-9.1	-5.4
Other	-1.8	0.9
Net cash used in investing activities	-10.9	-4.5
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings under revolver		16
Payments of long-term debt	-107.9
Cash dividends paid	-17.7	-17.6
Purchase of common stock for treasury		-2.4
Surrender of common stock for treasury	-0.6	-5.7
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	7.2	9.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2	6.1
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-117	5.5
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes		0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-24.7	4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	21.3	1.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	-3.4	5.6
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-17.2	-6.4
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-18.2	-1.9
Other		-0.2
Net cash used in investing activities	-18.2	-2.1
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes		0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-35.4	-8.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	48.5	3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	13.1	-5.5
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	39.4	11.9
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-1.9	-1
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2.8
Investment in joint venture	-1.6	-2.5
Other		-2.5
Net cash used in investing activities	-0.7	-6
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt		-0.5
Contributions from non-controlling interests		1.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0.7
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	-2.2	2.1
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	36.5	8.7
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	101.6	135.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	138.1	144.2
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes		0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period