Wolverine World Wide (WWW) 10-K 25 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Feb. 10, 2014	Jun. 14, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	28-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'WWW	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000110471	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-28	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	100,816,660	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$2,527,728,401

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$214.20	$171.40
Accounts receivable, less allowances (2013 - $37.8; 2012 - $26.7)	398.1	353.6
Inventories:	'	'
Finished products	406	431.8
Raw materials and work-in-process	22.2	34.4
Total inventories	428.2	466.2
Deferred income taxes	29.1	28
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	48.4	55.7
Total current assets	1,118	1,074.90
Property, plant and equipment:	'	'
Gross cost	416.1	384.8
Accumulated depreciation	-264.2	-235.1
Property, plant and equipment, net	151.9	149.7
Other assets:	'	'
Goodwill	445.3	459.9
Indefinite-lived intangibles	690.5	679.8
Amortizable intangibles, net	126.7	153.5
Deferred income taxes	3.4	0.9
Deferred financing costs, net	22	38.9
Other	64.4	56.8
Total other assets	1,352.30	1,389.80
Total assets	2,622.20	2,614.40
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	135.2	160.9
Accrued salaries and wages	41.5	36.4
Other accrued liabilities	99.3	91.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	53.3	30.7
Total current liabilities	329.3	319.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,096.70	1,219.30
Accrued pension liabilities	74.2	165.5
Deferred income taxes	253.9	240.5
Other liabilities	26.7	26.1
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Common stock, $1 par value: authorized 160,000,000 shares; shares issued, including treasury shares: 2013 - 100,817,972; 2012 - 98,749,221	100.8	98.7
Additional paid-in capital	5	0
Retained earnings	743.1	633.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-9.2	-87.5
Cost of shares in treasury: 2013 - 72,514 shares; 2012 - 82,019 shares	-2.1	-2.2
Total Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	837.6	642.4
Non-controlling interest	3.8	1.3
Total stockholders’ equity	841.4	643.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$2,622.20	$2,614.40

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowances, accounts receivable	$37.80	$26.70
Common stock, par value	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares issued, including treasury shares	100,817,972	98,749,221
Treasury stock, shares	72,514	82,019

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 07, 2013

Jun. 15, 2013

Mar. 23, 2013

Sep. 08, 2012

Jun. 16, 2012

Mar. 24, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Statement [Abstract]

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Revenue

$716.60

$587.80

$645.90

$353.10

$312.70

$322.80

$740.80

$652.20

[1]

$2,691.10

$1,640.80

$1,409.10

Cost of goods sold

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,619

1,008.10

852.3

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

4.5

0

Restructuring costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.6

0

0

Gross profit

286

241.1

262.1

138.6

118.1

132.2

275.3

239.3

[1]

1,064.50

628.2

556.8

Selling, general and administrative expenses

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'

'

'

'

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'

830.7

482

386.6

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41.5

32.5

0

Operating profit

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'

'

'

'

'

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192.3

113.7

170.2

Other expenses:

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'

Interest expense, net

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'

'

'

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'

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52

14

1

Acquisition-related interest expense

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'

'

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'

'

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0

5.2

0

Debt extinguishment costs

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

13.1

0

0

Other expense (income), net

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-0.5

0.3

0.3

Total other expenses

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64.6

19.5

1.3

Earnings before income taxes

'

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'

'

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'

127.7

94.2

168.9

Income taxes

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'

'

'

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'

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26.7

13.4

45.6

Net earnings

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101

80.8

123.3

Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests

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0.6

0.1

0

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

$54.40

$17.90

$29.80

$32.70

$20.50

$31.20

($1.70)

($3.70)

[1]

$100.40

$80.70

$123.30

Net earnings per share :

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Basic (in dollars per share)

$0.55

[2]

$0.18

[2]

$0.30

[2]

$0.34

[2]

$0.21

[2]

$0.33

[2]

($0.02)

[2]

($0.04)

[1],[2]

$1.01

$0.84

$1.27

Diluted (in dollars per share)

$0.54

[2]

$0.18

[2]

$0.30

[2]

$0.33

[2]

$0.21

[2]

$0.32

[2]

($0.02)

[2]

($0.04)

[1],[2]

$0.99

$0.81

$1.24

[1]

The results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 reflect the inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

[2]

Earnings per share amounts are based on each quarter's calculation and may not equal the amount calculated for the year.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net earnings	$101	$80.80	$123.30
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-5.4	5.7	-11.3
Effective portion of changes related to foreign exchange contracts:	'	'	'
Net (loss) gain arising during the period, net of taxes of $0.2, $1.0 and $(1.0)	-0.4	-2.1	2.2
Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold, net of taxes of $(0.6), $1.3 and $(1.4)	1.3	-2.9	2.9
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net of taxes of $(0.8) and $0.5	1.6	-1	0
Pension adjustments:	'	'	'
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, net of taxes of $(33.1), $16.0 and $17.0	61.4	-29.8	-31.6
Amortization of prior actuarial losses, net of taxes of $(10.7), $(7.3) and $(4.2)	19.7	13.5	7.8
Amortization of prior service cost, net of taxes of $0, $0 and $(0.1)	0.1	0.1	0.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	78.3	-16.5	-29.9
Comprehensive income	179.3	64.3	93.4
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	0.5	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$178.80	$64.30	$93.40

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net gain (loss) arising during the period, tax	$0.20	$1	($1)
Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold, tax	-0.6	1.3	-1.4
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap, tax	-0.8	0.5	0
Actuarial loss arising during the period, tax	-33.1	16	17
Amortization of prior actuarial losses, tax	-10.7	-7.3	-4.2
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, tax	$0	$0	($0.10)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net earnings	$101	$80.80	$123.30
Adjustments necessary to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	56.2	27.7	15.9
Deferred income taxes	-27.8	-4.2	7.7
Stock-based compensation expense	28.2	15	14.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	-3.4	-9.9	-3.3
Pension contribution	-2.4	-26.7	-31.8
Pension expense	37.3	27.9	17.5
Debt extinguishment costs	13.1	0	0
Restructuring costs	7.6	0	0
Cash payments related to restructuring activities	-1.4	0	-1
Other	-3.6	4.8	11.3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-41.3	15.1	-24.8
Inventories	35.1	-29.4	-25.1
Other operating assets	12.8	-17.1	-21.6
Accounts payable	-26.5	5.9	-7.1
Income taxes	0.2	-0.3	0.1
Other operating liabilities	17.2	2	3.6
Net cash provided by operating activities	202.3	91.6	78.8
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	0	-1,225.90	0
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-41.7	-14.9	-19.4
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	2.8	0	0.1
Investments in joint ventures	-2.5	-2.9	0
Other	-3.3	-2.4	-3.3
Net cash used in investing activities	-44.7	-1,246.10	-22.6
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolver	0	-11	11
Borrowings of long-term debt	775	1,275	0
Payments of long-term debt	-875	-25.5	-0.5
Payments of debt issuance costs	-2.3	-40.1	0
Cash dividends paid	-23.7	-23.6	-22.7
Purchase of common stock for treasury	-0.8	-14.1	-67.5
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	8.6	11.6	14.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4	9.9	3.3
Contributions from non-controlling interests	2	1.2	0
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	-112.8	1,183.40	-62.3
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	-2	2.5	-4.3
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	42.8	31.4	-10.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	171.4	140	150.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	214.2	171.4	140
OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'	'	'
Interest paid	48.8	10	0.8
Net income taxes paid	$33.50	$16.30	$30

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Jan. 01, 2011	$543.90	$98	$0	$487	($41.10)	$0	$0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	123.3	'	'	123.3	'	'	'
Net earnings	123.3	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued under stock incentive plans net of forfeitures	1	1	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	14.1	'	14.1	'	'	'	'
Amounts associated with common stock issued under stock incentive plans:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds over par value	4.9	'	4.9	'	'	'	'
Income tax benefits	4.1	'	4.1	'	'	'	'
Issuance of performance shares	7.6	'	7.6	'	'	'	'
Issuance of treasury shares	0.3	'	-0.3	'	'	0.6	'
Shares acquired for treasury	-67.4	'	'	'	'	-67.4	'
Cash dividends declared	-23.2	'	'	-23.2	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-29.9	'	'	'	-29.9	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-29.9	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impact of stock split in the form of a stock dividend	0	-2.7	-30.4	-33.7	'	66.8	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	578.7	96.3	0	553.4	-71	0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	80.7	'	'	80.7	'	'	'
Net earnings	80.8	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	0.1	'	'	'	'	'	0.1
Shares issued under stock incentive plans net of forfeitures	1.5	1.5	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	15	'	15	'	'	'	'
Amounts associated with common stock issued under stock incentive plans:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds over par value	9.5	'	9.5	'	'	'	'
Income tax benefits	11	'	11	'	'	'	'
Issuance of performance shares	-0.2	'	-0.2	'	'	'	'
Issuance of treasury shares	0.5	'	0	'	'	0.5	'
Shares acquired for treasury	-14.1	'	'	'	'	-14.1	'
Cash dividends declared	-23.7	'	'	-23.7	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-16.5	'	'	'	-16.5	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-16.5	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	1.2	'	'	'	'	'	1.2
Impact of stock split in the form of a stock dividend	0	0.9	-35.3	23	'	11.4	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 29, 2012	643.7	98.7	0	633.4	-87.5	-2.2	1.3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	100.4	'	'	100.4	'	'	'
Net earnings	101	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	0.6	'	'	'	'	'	0.6
Shares issued under stock incentive plans net of forfeitures	1.1	1.1	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	28.2	'	28.2	'	'	'	'
Amounts associated with common stock issued under stock incentive plans:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds over par value	7.5	'	7.5	'	'	'	'
Income tax benefits	3.9	'	3.9	'	'	'	'
Issuance of performance shares	-0.4	'	-0.4	'	'	'	'
Issuance of treasury shares	0.6	'	0	'	'	0.6	'
Shares acquired for treasury	-0.8	'	'	'	'	-0.8	'
Cash dividends declared	-23.6	'	'	-23.6	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	78.3	'	'	'	78.3	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	78.2	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	2	'	'	'	'	'	2
Impact of stock split in the form of a stock dividend	0	1	-34.2	32.9	'	0.3	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 28, 2013	$841.40	$100.80	$5	$743.10	($9.20)	($2.10)	$3.80

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Common stock issued under stock incentive plans, net of forfeitures, shares	2,068,751	2,992,428	2,086,038
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	'	'	'
Issuance of performance-based shares, shares	785,458	394,608	412,296
Issuance of treasury shares, shares	26,590	20,766	24,354
Retained Earnings [Member]	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared per share	0.24	0.24	0.24
Treasury Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Common stock acquired for treasury, shares	17,085	354,411	1,895,893

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 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®, Chaco®, Cushe®, Harley-Davidson®, Hush Puppies®, HyTest®, Keds®, Merrell®, Patagonia®, 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. The Company also operates a consumer direct division to market both its own brands and branded footwear and apparel from other manufacturers, as well as a leathers division that markets Wolverine Performance Leathers™.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Fiscal Year
	The Company’s fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period that ends on the Saturday nearest to December 31. All fiscal years presented herein are 52-week periods.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S.") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	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 through 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. Retail store revenue is recognized at time of sale.
	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 freight charges and certain outbound freight charges, purchasing, sourcing, inspection and receiving costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by the customer are recognized as revenue, while the related expenses incurred by the Company are recorded as cost of goods sold.
	Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market.
	Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
	The Company maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from its customers’ inability to make required payments. Company management evaluates the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable based on a review of current customer status and historical collection experience.
	Inventories
	The Company values its inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for all domestic raw materials and work-in-process inventories and certain domestic finished goods inventories. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories in foreign countries; certain domestic finished goods inventories; and for all finished goods inventories of the Company’s consumer direct business, due to the unique nature of those operations. The Company has applied these inventory cost valuation methods consistently from year to year.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated on the basis of cost and include expenditures for computer hardware and software, store furniture and fixtures, office furniture and machinery and equipment. Normal repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
	Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method. The depreciable lives range from 14 to 20 years for buildings and improvements and from 3 to 10 years for machinery, equipment and software.
	Operating Leases
	The Company leases its retail stores and certain distribution and office facilities under operating leases. In addition to the minimum lease payments, leases may include rent escalation clauses, contingent rental expense and lease incentives, including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease from the time at which the Company takes possession of the property. Landlord-provided tenant improvement allowances are recorded in other liabilities and amortized as a credit to rent expense over the term of the lease. Leasehold improvements are depreciated at the lesser of the estimated useful life or lease term, including reasonably-assured lease renewals as determined at lease inception.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs represent commitment fees, legal and other third-party costs associated with obtaining commitments for financing that result in a closing of such financings for the Company. These costs are amortized into earnings through interest expense over the terms of the respective agreements. Costs incurred in seeking financing transactions that do not close are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close.
	Acquisitions
	The Company accounts for acquired businesses using the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method, the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operations of an acquired business from the date of acquisition. In addition, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at the date of acquisition at their respective estimated fair values, with any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired recorded as goodwill.
	The Company typically uses an income method to estimate the fair value of intangible assets, which is based on forecasts of the expected future cash flows attributable to the respective assets. Significant estimates and assumptions inherent in the valuations reflect a consideration of other marketplace participants and include the amount and timing of future cash flows (including expected growth rates and profitability), the underlying product or technology life cycles, the economic barriers to entry and the discount rate applied to the cash flows. Unanticipated market or macroeconomic events and circumstances may occur that could affect the accuracy or validity of the estimates and assumptions.
	Determining the useful life of an intangible asset also requires judgment. Certain intangibles are expected to have indefinite lives based on their history and the Company’s plans to continue to support and build the acquired brands. Other acquired intangible assets (e.g., certain trademarks or brands, customer relationships, patents and technologies) are expected to have determinable useful lives. The Company’s assessment as to trademarks and brands that have an indefinite life and those that have a determinable life is based on a number of factors including competitive environment, market share, trademark and/or brand history, underlying product life cycles, operating plans and the macroeconomic environment of the countries in which the trademarks or brands are sold. The Company’s estimates of the useful lives of determinable-lived intangibles are based primarily on these same factors. All of the Company’s acquired technology and customer-related intangibles are expected to have determinable useful lives. The costs of determinable-lived intangibles are amortized to expense over their estimated lives.
	Goodwill and Other Intangibles
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses. Indefinite-lived intangibles comprises trademarks and trade names. Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests at least annually. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets by reporting unit at least annually, or when indicators of impairment are present, to determine if such assets may be impaired. If the carrying amounts of these assets are not recoverable based upon discounted cash flow and market approach analyses, the carrying amounts of such assets are reduced by the estimated difference between the carrying value and estimated fair value. The Company includes assumptions about expected future operating performance as part of a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair value. If the carrying values of these assets are not recoverable, based on the discounted cash flow analysis, management performs the next step, which compares the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value of the tangible and intangible net assets of the reporting units. Goodwill is considered impaired if the recorded fair value of the tangible and intangible net assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit.
	The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. The Company would not be required to quantitatively determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the Company determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying value. The Company may skip the qualitative assessment and quantitatively test indefinite-lived intangibles by comparison of the individual carrying values to the fair value. Future cash flows of the individual indefinite-lived intangible assets are used to measure their fair value after consideration by management of certain assumptions, such as forecasted growth rates and cost of capital, which are derived from internal projections and operating plans.
	The Company performs its annual testing for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all reporting units. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges for goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fiscal years 2013, 2012 or 2011 as the Company’s annual impairment testing indicated that all reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset fair values exceeded their respective carrying values.
	Amortizable intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. They consist primarily of customer relationships, licensing arrangements and developed product technology. The combined gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for these amortizable intangibles was as follows:
		December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)		Gross carrying				Accumulated				Net
				value				amortization
	Customer relationships	18		$	100.5			$	6.4			$	94.1
	Licensing arrangements	3		28.8				8.3				20.5
	Developed product technology	4		14.9				3.8				11.1
	Backlog	0		5.2				5.2				—
	Other	2		9.3				8.3				1
	Total			$	158.7			$	32			$	126.7
		December 29, 2012
	(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)		Gross carrying				Accumulated				Net
				value				amortization
	Customer relationships	19		$	110.5			$	1.3			$	109.2
	Licensing arrangements	4		28.1				1.5				26.6
	Developed product technology	5		14.5				0.7				13.8
	Backlog	1		5.1				2.3				2.8
	Other	2		9.1				8				1.1
	Total			$	167.3			$	13.8			$	153.5
	Amortization expense for other intangible assets was $18.4 million and $6.5 million for fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for such intangibles for each of the five fiscal years subsequent to 2013 is as follows:
	(In millions)	2014				2015				2016				2017		2018
	Amortization expense	$	15.5			$	15.3			$	13.5			$	8.4	$	5
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other non-amortizable intangibles for the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 are as follows:
	(In millions)	Goodwill				Other				Total
						non-amortizable
						intangibles
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	38.9			$	17.4			$	56.3
Acquisition of PLG	419.6				661.8				1,081.40
Foreign currency translation effects	1.4				0.6				2
Balance at December 29, 2012	$	459.9			$	679.8			$	1,139.70
Acquisition adjustments	(10.8		)		10				(0.8		)
Foreign currency translation effects	(3.8		)		0.7				(3.1		)
Balance at December 28, 2013	$	445.3			$	690.5			$	1,135.80
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group may not be recoverable. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset or asset group to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment amount to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value. During fiscal 2013, the Company recorded an impairment of $0.7 million related to certain consumer direct store assets where the estimated future cash flows did not support the net book value of the store assets.
Retirement Benefits
The determination of the obligation and expense for retirement benefits is dependent on the selection of certain actuarial assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and rates of increase in compensation. These assumptions are reviewed with the Company’s actuaries and updated annually based on relevant external and internal factors and information, including, but not limited to, long-term expected asset returns, rates of termination, regulatory requirements and plan changes. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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”). The Company recognized compensation expense of $28.2 million, $15.0 million, and $14.1 million and related income tax benefits of $9.3 million, $4.9 million, and $4.5 million for grants under its stock-based compensation plans in the statements of operations for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, was based on awards ultimately expected to vest and, as such, was 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 $5.24, $5.36 and $5.23 per share for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions:
	2013			2012			2011
Expected market price volatility (1)	33.2	%		37.8	%		38.6	%
Risk-free interest rate (2)	0.6	%		0.6	%		1.8	%
Dividend yield (3)	1.2	%		1.3	%		1.6	%
Expected term (4)	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 2,371,937 shares of common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options and new restricted and performance stock awards during fiscal 2013. The Company cancelled 219,228 shares of common stock issued under restricted and performance stock awards as a result of forfeitures during fiscal 2013.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is based on the geographic dispersion of the earnings reported in the consolidated financial statements. A deferred income tax asset or liability is determined by applying currently-enacted tax laws and rates to the cumulative temporary differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes.
The Company records an increase in liabilities for income tax accruals associated with tax benefits claimed on tax returns but not recognized for financial statement purposes (unrecognized tax benefits). The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits through interest expense and income tax expense, respectively.
Earnings Per Share
The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with FASB 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 stock dividend that was paid on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. All share and per share data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been presented to reflect the split.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
(In millions, except share and per share data)	2013				2012				2011
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	100.4			$	80.7			$	123.3
Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock	(2.3		)		(1.7		)		(2.6		)
Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share	98.1				79				120.7
Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock	0.1				0.1				0.1
Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share	$	98.2			$	79.1			$	120.8
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding	100,253,617				97,632,336				97,821,198
Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock	(3,308,162		)		(2,757,836		)		(2,865,082		)
Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share	96,945,455				94,874,500				94,956,116
Effect of dilutive stock options	1,993,343				2,154,152				2,501,224
Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share	98,938,798				97,028,652				97,457,340
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.01			$	0.84			$	1.27
Diluted	$	0.99			$	0.81			$	1.24
Options granted to purchase 449,036 shares of common stock in fiscal 2013, 775,182 shares in fiscal 2012, and 677,754 shares in fiscal 2011 have not been included in the denominator for the computation of diluted earnings per share for each of those fiscal years because the related exercise prices were greater than the average market price for the year, and they were, therefore, anti-dilutive.
Foreign Currency
For most of the Company’s international subsidiaries, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the year-end exchange rate. Operating statement amounts are translated at average exchange rates for each period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations and were not material for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011.
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 interest-bearing 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 December 28, 2013 the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s interest-bearing debt, including current maturities, were $1,150.0 million and $1,183.8 million, respectively. As of December 29, 2012, the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s interest-bearing debt, were $1,250.0 million and $1,308.9 million, respectively. The fair value of the fixed-rate debt is based on third-party quotes (Level 2). The fair value of the variable-rate debt was calculated by discounting the future cash flows to their present value using a discount rate based on the risk free rate of the same maturity (Level 3). 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 December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, the Company had outstanding forward currency exchange contracts to purchase $129.1 million and $111.9 million, of U.S. dollars with maturities ranging up to 364 and 336 days for fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.
	Fair Value Measurements
	Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
(In millions)	December 28, 2013				December 29, 2012
Financial assets
Foreign exchange contracts asset	$	1.7			$	—
Interest rate swap asset	0.9				—
Financial liabilities
Foreign exchange contracts liability	$	2.3			$	2.3
Interest rate swap liability	—				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 statements of operations. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011. 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 $455.5 million as of December 28, 2013. This derivative instrument, which, unless otherwise terminated, will mature 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.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	INVENTORIES
	Inventories of $59.3 million at December 28, 2013 and $62.7 million at December 29, 2012 have been valued using the LIFO method. If the FIFO method had been used, inventories would have been $21.8 million and $21.6 million higher than reported at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Indebtedness	'
	INDEBTEDNESS
	Total borrowings consist of the following obligations:
	(In millions)	December 28,		December 29,
		2013		2012
	Term Loan A, due October 10, 2018	$	775	$	550
	Term Loan B, due October 9, 2019	—		325
	Public Bonds, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375		375
	Total interest-bearing debt	1,150.00		1,250.00
	Less: current maturities of long-term debt	53.3		30.7
	Total long-term debt	$	1,096.70	$	1,219.30
	On October 10, 2013, the Company amended the Credit Agreement resulting in the payoff of the Term Loan B Facility while establishing a principal balance of $775.0 million for the Term Loan A Facility. The Amendment provided for a lower effective interest rate on the term loan debt, and a one-year extension on both the Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, the Amendment provided for increased debt capacity subject to a maximum aggregate debt amount (including outstanding term loan principal and revolver commitment amounts in addition to permitted incremental debt) of $1,350.0 million. The Company incurred $13.1 million of debt extinguishment costs during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 in connection with the Amendment. These costs represent a write-off of previously capitalized deferred financing costs.
	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 plus an applicable margin as determined by the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, within a range of 0.375% to 1.25%, or (2) the Eurocurrency Rate plus an applicable margin as determined by the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, within a range of 1.375% to 2.25% with all capitalized terms as defined in the Credit Agreement.
	The Revolving Credit Facility allows the Company to borrow up to an aggregate amount of $200.0 million and 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 as are determined in accordance with the Credit Agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility also includes a $50.0 million swingline subfacility and a $50.0 million letter of credit subfacility.
	The only usage against the Company’s unsecured Revolving Credit Facility as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, was due to outstanding standby letters of credit totaling $3.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively. The Company's outstanding letters of credit reduce the borrowing capacity under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility.
	As required by the Credit Agreement, the Company also entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 of $455.5 million and $462.2 million, respectively. The interest rate swap 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 the Company's variable rate debt.
	The obligations of the Company pursuant to the 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 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 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 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 (all capitalized terms are as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Company was in compliance with all such restrictions and financial covenants during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012.
	On October 9, 2012, the Company issued a total of $375.0 million in senior notes. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company exchanged the senior notes (the "Public Bonds"). The Public Bonds bear interest at 6.125% and are due on October 15, 2020. Related interest payments are due semi-annually. The Public Bonds are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.
	The Company included in interest expense the amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $6.1 million and $1.8 million in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively.
	In fiscal 2012, the Company used the borrowings under the term loan facilities, together with the net proceeds from the Public Bonds 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 reduce debt, fund internal and external growth initiatives, purchase property, plant and equipment, pay dividends or repurchase the Company’s common stock.
	Annual maturities of interest-bearing debt for the five fiscal years subsequent to December 28, 2013, are as follows:
	(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	Annual maturities of interest-bearing debt	$	53.3	$	63	$	77.5	$	77.5	$	503.7	$	375
	The above maturities exclude the recorded fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap arrangement, which was recorded within other assets for $0.9 million as of December 28, 2013. The interest rate swap was recorded within other liabilities for $1.5 million as of December 29, 2012. Additional information regarding the interest rate swap is provided in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	ACCUMLATED OTHER 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 change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal 2013 is as follows:
	(In millions)	Foreign			Foreign				Interest			Pension				Total
		currency			exchange				rate			adjustments
		translation			contracts				swap
		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	(5.4		)	(0.4		)		1.6			61.4				57.2
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			1.9			(1)	—			30.5			(2)	32.4
	Income tax expense (benefit)	—			(0.6		)		—			(10.7		)		(11.3		)
	Net reclassifications	—			1.3				—			19.8				21.1
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(5.4		)	0.9				1.6			81.2				78.3
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 28, 2013	$	0.5		$	(0.8	)		$	0.6		$	(9.5	)		$	(9.2	)
	(1)	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.
	(2)	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see Note 7 for additional details).

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
		PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
	(In millions)	December 28,		December 29,
		2013		2012
	Land	3.9		3.9
	Buildings and improvements	119		107
	Machinery and equipment	192.1		180.1
	Software	101.1		93.8
	Gross cost	416.1		384.8
	Less: accumulated depreciation	264.2		235.1
	Property, plant and equipment, net	151.9		149.7
	Depreciation expense was $37.8 million, $21.2 million and $14.9 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Company leases machinery, equipment and certain warehouse, office and retail store space under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through 2023. Certain leases contain renewal provisions and generally require the Company to pay utilities, insurance, taxes and other operating expenses.
	At December 28, 2013, minimum rental payments due under all non-cancelable leases were as follows:
	(In millions)	2014			2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	Minimum rental payments	$	51.5		$	45.4	$	38.8	$	31.6	$	27.1	$	84.3
	Rental expense under all operating leases, consisting primarily of minimum rentals, totaled $55.9 million in fiscal 2013, $29.4 million in fiscal 2012 and $20.1 million in fiscal 2011.

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Capital Stock	'
	CAPITAL STOCK
	The Company has 2,000,000 authorized shares of $1 par value preferred stock, of which none was issued or outstanding as of December 28, 2013 or December 29, 2012. The Company has designated 150,000 shares of preferred stock as Series A junior participating preferred stock and 500,000 shares of preferred stock as Series B junior participating preferred stock for possible future issuance.
	The Company did not repurchase any shares of Company common stock in fiscal 2013 under a stock repurchase program and repurchased $2.4 million of Company stock during fiscal 2012. On February 12, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to $200.0 million in common stock over a four-year period. In addition to the share repurchase program activity, the Company acquired $0.8 million and $11.7 million of shares in fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively, in connection with employee transactions related to stock incentive plans.
	As of December 28, 2013, the Company had stock options outstanding under various stock incentive plans. As of December 28, 2013, the Company had approximately 10,950,232 stock incentive units (stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and common stock) available for issuance. Each option or stock appreciation right granted counts as one stock incentive unit and all other awards granted, including restricted stock, count as 2.6 stock incentive units. Options granted under each plan have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date, expire no later than ten years from the grant date, and generally vest over three years. Restricted stock issued under these plans is subject to certain restrictions, including a prohibition against any sale, transfer or other disposition by the officer or employee during the vesting period (except for certain transfers for estate planning purposes for certain officers), and a requirement to forfeit all or a certain portion of the award upon certain terminations of employment or upon failure to achieve performance criteria in certain instances. These restrictions typically lapse over a three- to five-year period from the date of the award. The Company has elected to recognize expense for these stock-based incentive plans ratably over the vesting term on a straight-line basis. Certain option and restricted share awards provide for accelerated vesting under various scenarios, including retirement and upon a change in control of the Company. With regard to acceleration of vesting upon retirement, employees of eligible retirement age are vested in accordance with plan provisions and applicable stock option and restricted stock agreements. The Company issues shares to plan participants upon exercise or vesting of stock-based incentive awards from either authorized, but unissued, shares or treasury shares.
	A summary of the transactions under the stock option plans is as follows:
		Shares Under Option		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
								(In millions)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011	8,497,820		$	10.74	5.7		$	44.3
	Granted	797,498		18.38
	Exercised	(1,775,342	)	9.95
	Cancelled	(130,008	)	13.4
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011	7,389,968		$	11.7	5.5		$	45.7
	Granted	902,554		19.85
	Exercised	(2,729,502	)	9.95
	Cancelled	(62,038	)	17.78
	Outstanding at December 29, 2012	5,500,982		$	13.84	5.9		$	34.4
	Granted	1,489,813		21.76
	Exercised	(851,874	)	11.46
	Cancelled	(107,680	)	20.89
	Outstanding at December 28, 2013	6,031,241		$	16	6.2		$	104.9
	Estimated forfeitures	(10,585	)
	Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013	6,020,656		$	15.99	6.2		$	104.8
	Nonvested at December 28, 2013 and expected to vest	(2,016,258	)
	Exercisable at December 28, 2013	4,004,398		$	13.54	5		$	79.5
	The total pretax intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $12.8 million, $30.1 million and $14.9 million, respectively. As of December 28, 2013, there was $4.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock option grants that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years. As of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there was $2.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock option awards that was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 and 1.0 years, respectively.
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $33.40 as of December 28, 2013, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised in-the-money options as of that date. The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of December 28, 2013 was 4,004,398 and the weighted-average exercise price was $13.54. As of December 29, 2012, 3,972,228 outstanding options were exercisable and in-the-money and the weighted-average exercise price was $12.18.
	Beginning in 2009, the Board of Directors has awarded an annual grant of performance share awards to the officers of the Company. The number of performance-based shares that will be earned (and eligible to vest) during the performance period will depend on the Company’s level of success in achieving two specifically identified performance targets. Any portion of the performance shares that are not earned by the end of the three-year measurement period will be forfeited. The final determination of the number of shares to be issued in respect to an award is determined by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.
	A summary of the nonvested restricted shares issued under stock award plans is as follows:
		Restricted		Weighted-		Performance			Weighted-
		Awards		Average		Awards			Average
				Grant Date					Grant Date
				Fair Value					Fair Value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2011	1,527,092		$	11.28	949,050			$	10.22
	Granted	400,854		18.29		412,296			18.32
	Vested	(330,372	)	12.14		—			—
	Forfeited	(105,716	)	12.36		(78,686	)		12.38
	Nonvested at December 31, 2011	1,491,858		$	12.89	1,282,660			$	12.69
	Granted	703,348		20.14		401,190			19.89
	Vested	(730,434	)	12.51		(872,352	)		10.63
	Forfeited	(66,310	)	16.13		(32,104	)		12.82
	Nonvested at December 29, 2012	1,398,462		$	16.58	779,394			$	18.93
	Granted	744,287		22.18		789,814			21.52
	Vested	(102,724	)	15.35		(28,580	)		13.62
	Forfeited	(109,600	)	19.96		(109,628	)		20.99
	Nonvested at December 28, 2013	1,930,425		$	18.61	1,431,000			$	20.31
	As of December 28, 2013, there was $13.8 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under restricted stock award plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 28, 2013 was $2.7 million. As of December 29, 2012, there was $11.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under restricted stock award plans. That cost was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 29, 2012 was $14.9 million. As of December 31, 2011, there was $6.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under restricted stock award plans that was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 31, 2011 was $6.2 million.
	As of December 28, 2013, there was $8.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under performance-based award plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 28, 2013 was $0.6 million. As of December 29, 2012, there was $3.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under performance-based restricted stock award plans. That cost was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 29, 2012 was $17.5 million. As of December 31, 2011, there was $4.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under performance-based restricted stock award plans that was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years.

Retirement_Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement Plans	'
	RETIREMENT PLANS
	The Company has three non-contributory, defined benefit pension plans covering a majority of its domestic employees. The Company’s principal defined benefit pension plan provides benefits based on the employee’s years of service and final average earnings. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company closed this plan to new participants. The Company’s second plan provides benefits at a fixed rate per year of service for certain employees under a collective bargaining arrangement. The Company’s third non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, which no longer accrues future benefits, covers certain eligible PLG associates. Prior to the freezing of that plan, eligible PLG participants accrued pension benefits at a fixed unit rate based on the participant’s service and compensation.
	The Company has a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “SERP”) for certain current and former employees that entitles a participating employee to receive payments from the Company following retirement based on the employee’s years of service and final average earnings (as defined in the SERP). Under the SERP, the employees can elect early retirement with a corresponding reduction in benefits. The Company also has individual deferred compensation agreements with certain former employees that entitle those employees to receive payments from the Company for a period of time which generally extends 15 to 18 years following retirement. The Company maintains life insurance policies with a cash surrender value of $49.4 million at December 28, 2013 and $46.7 million at December 29, 2012 that are intended to fund deferred compensation benefits under the SERP and deferred compensation agreements.
	The Company has two defined contribution 401(k) plans covering substantially all domestic employees that provide for Company contributions based on earnings. The Company recognized expense for its defined contribution plans of $4.8 million in fiscal 2013, $2.9 million in fiscal 2012 and $2.5 million in fiscal 2011.
	The Company has certain defined contribution plans at foreign subsidiaries. Contributions to these plans were $1.5 million in fiscal 2013, $0.9 million in fiscal 2012 and $0.9 million in fiscal 2011. The Company also has a benefit plan at a foreign location that provides for retirement benefits based on years of service. The obligation recorded under this plan was $2.6 million at December 28, 2013 and $3.0 million at December 29, 2012 and was recognized as a deferred compensation liability on the consolidated balance sheets.
	The following summarizes the status of and changes in the Company’s assets and related obligations for its pension plans (which include the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and the SERP) for the fiscal 2013 and 2012:
	(In millions)	2013			2012
	Change in projected benefit obligations:
	Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$	445.2		$	269.1
	PLG projected benefit obligations at acquisition date	—			109.7
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	9			7.7
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.8			15.3
	Actuarial (gains) losses	(62.3		)	55.7
	Benefits paid to plan participants	(15.3		)	(12.3		)
	Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	$	395.4		$	445.2
	Change in fair value of pension assets:
	Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	$	277.3		$	163.1
	PLG fair value of pension assets at acquisition date	—			72
	Actual return on plan assets	53.1			26
	Company contributions - pension	2.4			26.7
	Company contributions - SERP	2.1			1.8
	Benefits paid to plan participants	(15.3		)	(12.3		)
	Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	$	319.6		$	277.3
	Funded status	$	(75.8	)	$	(167.9	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
	Non-current assets	$	2.3		$	—
	Current liabilities	(3.9		)	(2.4		)
	Non-current liabilities	(74.2		)	(165.5		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(75.8	)	$	(167.9	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(9.3) and $(90.5))	$	(13.1	)	$	(137.9	)
	Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.2) and $(0.2))	(0.2		)	(0.4		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(13.3	)	$	(138.3	)
	Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
	Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	$	(75.8	)	$	(167.9	)
	Nonqualified trust assets (cash surrender value of life insurance) recorded in other assets and intended to satisfy the projected benefit obligation of unfunded SERP obligations	49.4			46.7
	Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	$	(26.4	)	$	(121.2	)
	The accumulated benefit obligations for all defined benefit pension plans and the SERP were $380.1 million at December 28, 2013 and $425.4 million at December 29, 2012.
	The following is a summary of net pension and SERP expense recognized by the Company:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	$	(9.0	)	$	(7.7	)	$	(6.5	)
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	(18.8		)	(15.3		)	(13.4		)
	Expected return on pension assets	21			15.9			14.3
	Net amortization loss	(30.5		)	(20.8		)	(11.9		)
	Net pension expense	$	(37.3	)	$	(27.9	)	$	(17.5	)
	The actuarial loss and prior service cost included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and expected to be recognized in net periodic pension expense during 2014 is $7.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively. Expense for qualified defined benefit pension plans was $29.2 million in fiscal 2013, $20.2 million in fiscal 2012 and $12.6 million in fiscal 2011.
	The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation amounts and the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s pension and post-retirement plans are as follows:
		2013		2012
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
	Discount rate	5.26%		4.30%
	Rate of compensation increase - pension	4.85%		4.85%
	Rate of compensation increase - SERP	7.00%		7.00%
	Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:
	Discount rate	4.30%		5.14%
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.68%		7.68%
	Rate of compensation increase - pension	4.85%		4.85%
	Rate of compensation increase - SERP	7.00%		7.00%
	Unrecognized net actuarial losses exceeding certain corridors are amortized over a five-year period, unless the minimum amortization method based on average remaining service periods produces a higher amortization. The Company utilizes a bond matching calculation to determine the discount rate. A hypothetical bond portfolio is created based on a presumed purchase of high-quality corporate bonds with maturities that match the plan’s expected future cash outflows. The discount rate is the resulting yield of the hypothetical bond portfolio. The discount rate is used in the calculation of the year-end pension liability and service cost for the subsequent year.
	The long-term rate of return is based on overall market expectations for a balanced portfolio with an asset mix similar to the Company’s, utilizing historic returns for broad market and fixed income indices. The Company’s asset allocations at fiscal year-end by asset category and fair value measurement are as follows:
		2013
	(In millions)	Level 1			Level 2			Total
	Equity securities	$	15.4		$	196.1		$	211.5		66	%
	Fixed income investments	26.7			81.2			107.9			33.6	%
Cash and money market investments	1.4			—			1.4			0.4	%
Total	$	43.5		$	277.3		$	320.8		100	%
Expenses payable to plan sponsor							(1.2		)
Fair value of plan assets							$	319.6
	2012
(In millions)	Level 1			Level 2			Total
Equity securities	$	12.8		$	185.6		$	198.4		71.6	%
Fixed income investments	25.5			53.4			78.9			28.4	%
Fair value of plan assets	$	38.3		$	239		$	277.3		100	%
The Company’s investment policy for plan assets uses a blended approach of U.S. and foreign equities combined with U.S. fixed income investments. Policy guidelines indicate that total equities should not exceed 75% and fixed income securities should not exceed 40%. Within the equity and fixed income classifications, the investments are diversified.
The Company expects to contribute approximately $4.7 million to its qualified defined benefit pension plans and approximately $3.8 million to the SERP in fiscal 2014.
Expected benefit payments for the five years subsequent to 2013 and the sum of the five years following those are as follows:
(In millions)	2014			2015			2016			2017		2018		2019-2023
Expected benefit payments	$	19		$	19.6		$	20.5		$	21.2	$	22	$	123.6

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The geographic components of earnings before income taxes are as follows:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	76.7		$	38.3		$	105.5
	Foreign	51			55.9			63.4
	Earnings before income taxes	$	127.7		$	94.2		$	168.9
	The provisions for income taxes consist of the following:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Current expense:
	Federal	$	37.1		$	15.3		$	22.9
	State	2.2			1.4			0.1
	Foreign	15			3.1			15.1
	Deferred expense (credit):
	Federal	(23.5		)	(5.1		)	5.8
	State	(3.0		)	(0.4		)	0.5
	Foreign	(1.1		)	(0.9		)	1.2
	Income tax provision	$	26.7		$	13.4		$	45.6
	A reconciliation of the Company’s total income tax expense and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to earnings before income taxes is as follows:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$	44.7		$	33		$	59.1
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax	0.5			0.2			1
	(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:
	Cayman Islands	(5.4		)	(4.6		)	(3.2		)
	Bermuda	2.7			1.7			—
	Dominican Republic	1.7			(2.0		)	(1.4		)
	Research and development credits	(2.2		)	—			(0.6		)
	Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:
	Hong Kong	(17.1		)	(12.2		)	(12.8		)
	Other	3.1			(1.6		)	(1.8		)
	Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	(1.2		)	(6.7		)	3.5
	Change in valuation allowance	0.1			0.7			1.1
	Change in state tax rates	(2.0		)	—			—
	Non deductible expenses	0.9			4.9			0.7
	Other	0.9			—			—
	Income tax provision	$	26.7		$	13.4		$	45.6
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
	(In millions)	December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$	18.7		$	16.5
	Deferred compensation accruals	11			9.9
	Accrued pension expense	26.6			58.9
	Stock-based compensation	16.2			7.7
	Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	32.1			3.9
	Other amounts not deductible until paid	9.2			10.1
	Other	0.7			1.4
	Total gross deferred income tax assets	114.5			108.4
	Less valuation allowance	(29.7		)	(3.2		)
	Net deferred income tax assets	84.8			105.2
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	(5.3		)	(9.9		)
	Intangible assets	(294.8		)	(302.0		)
	Other	(6.1		)	(4.9		)
	Total deferred income tax liabilities	(306.2		)	(316.8		)
	Net deferred income tax liabilities	$	(221.4	)	$	(211.6	)
	The valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 was $29.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively. The net change in the total valuation allowance for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 was $26.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The valuation allowance for 2012 was primarily related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions that, in the judgment of management, are not more likely than not to be realized. The ultimate realization of the carryforwards depends on the generation of future taxable income in the foreign tax jurisdictions. In addition to the foreign net operating losses and foreign tax credit carryforwards, the Company also added a valuation allowance in fiscal 2013 for a capital loss generated from the PLG acquisition, in which the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of PLG as well as certain other assets. During the measurement period, the Company made a post-closing adjustment related to a capital loss generated on the transaction by the seller that transferred to the Company, creating a deferred tax asset in the amount of $26.4 million. The deferred tax asset was offset by a full valuation allowance of $26.4 million, since in the judgment of management, the Company was not more likely than not generating future capital gains to offset the capital loss prior to the expiration of the carryforward period. During the year, $0.8 million of the valuation allowance was released by the Company to offset the gain generated on the sale of a capital asset.
	At December 28, 2013, the Company had foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $20.3 million, which have expiration periods ranging from seven years to an unlimited term during which they are available to offset future foreign taxable income. The Company also had foreign tax credit carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions of $1.5 million, which are available for an unlimited carryforward period to offset future foreign taxes. The Company also had a U.S. capital loss carryforward of $73.1 million, which is available to offset future U.S. capital gain income, and expires in 2016.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:
	(In millions)	2013			2012
	Beginning balance	$	9.8		$	13.8
	Increase related to business acquisition	—			2.6
	Increases related to current year tax positions	2			1.5
	Decreases related to prior years positions	(0.4		)	(4.8		)
Settlements	—			(2.7		)
Decrease due to lapse of statute	(2.8		)	(0.6		)
Ending balance	$	8.6		$	9.8
The portion of the unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized currently, would reduce the annual effective tax rate was $7.3 million as of December 28, 2013 and $8.5 million as of December 31, 2012. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits through interest expense and income tax expense, respectively. Interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits was $2.2 million as of December 28, 2013 and $2.0 million as of December 31, 2012.
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 2009.
The Company has not established a deferred tax liability on the amount of unremitted earnings of $367.0 million at December 28, 2013. As of December 28, 2013, the Company had $214.2 million of cash and equivalents on hand, of which $180.2 million was held outside of the United States. The Company intends to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the United States, and current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate this cash to fund our U.S. operations. However, if these funds were repatriated, the Company would be required to accrue and pay applicable United States taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and withholding taxes payable to various countries. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of the deferred tax liability associated with these unremitted earnings due to the complexity of the hypothetical calculation.
On September 13, 2013, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. The final regulations under Internal Revenue Code Sections 162, 167 and 263(a) apply to amounts paid to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property as well as dispositions of such property and are generally effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The Company has evaluated these regulations and determined they will not have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Litigation_and_Contingencies

Litigation and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 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)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	Minimum royalties	$	1.9	$	1.7	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Minimum advertising	8		9		3.1		2.7		2.8		5.9
	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 $1.7 million, $2.8 million and $3.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, 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, the Company incurred advertising expense of $4.4 million, $4.1 million and $3.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Business_Segments

Business Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 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 and apparel, Hush Puppies® footwear and apparel, Keds® footwear and apparel, 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; income from a network of 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 Company also reports an Other and Corporate category. The Other category consists of the Company’s multi-brand consumer direct business, leather marketing operations and sourcing operations that include third-party commission revenues. The Corporate category consists of unallocated corporate expenses including acquisition-related transaction and integration costs and restructuring costs. The Company’s operating segments are determined on the basis of how the Company internally reports and evaluates financial information used to make operating decisions. 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 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.
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Revenue:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,086.60		$	309.6		$	147.4
	Performance Group	945.8			674.6			619.4
	Heritage Group	567.4			563.9			553.8
	Other	91.3			92.7			88.5
	Total	$	2,691.10		$	1,640.80		$	1,409.10
	Operating (loss) profit:
	Lifestyle Group	$	168.2		$	44.6		$	32.2
	Performance Group	179.8			128.4			135.5
	Heritage Group	85.7			83.5			91.6
	Other	0.2			(1.1		)	—
	Corporate	(241.6		)	(141.7		)	(89.1		)
	Total	$	192.3		$	113.7		$	170.2
	Depreciation and amortization expense:
	Lifestyle Group	$	6.5		$	2		$	0.5
	Performance Group	3.7			3			3
	Heritage Group	1.2			1.2			1.1
	Other	4.1			4			3.6
	Corporate	40.7			17.5			7.7
	Total	$	56.2		$	27.7		$	15.9
	Additions to property, plant and equipment:
	Lifestyle Group	$	18.3		$	1.7		$	1.9
	Performance Group	3.3			1.9			3.7
	Heritage Group	0.9			0.3			1.5
	Other	5.4			2.5			1.1
	Corporate	13.8			8.5			11.2
	Total	$	41.7		$	14.9		$	19.4
	(In millions)	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Total assets:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,431.10		$	1,338.30		$	76.2
	Performance Group	476.4			513.7			231.2
	Heritage Group	247.2			319			234
	Other	56.9			80.8			60.4
	Corporate	410.6			362.6			249.9
	Total	$	2,622.20		$	2,614.40		$	851.7
	Goodwill:
	Lifestyle Group	$	329		$	349.5		$	6.4
	Performance Group	92.8			87			10.4
	Heritage Group	23.5			23.4			22.1
	Total	$	445.3		$	459.9		$	38.9
	Geographic information, related to revenue from external customers, based on shipping destination, included in the consolidated statements of operations is as follows:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	1,984.80		$	1,079.90		$	842
	Foreign:
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	362			310.1			336.9
	Canada	166.2			112.6			114
	Other	178.1			138.2			116.2
	Total from foreign territories	706.3			560.9			567.1
	Total revenue	$	2,691.10		$	1,640.80		$	1,409.10
	The location of the Company’s tangible long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment) is as follows:
	(In millions)	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
United States	$	136.7		$	136.8		$	71.4
Foreign countries	15.2			14.2			8.9
Total	$	151.9		$	151		$	80.3
The Company does not believe that it is dependent upon any single customer because no customer accounts for more than 10% of consolidated revenue.
During fiscal 2013, the Company sourced approximately 98% (based on pairs) of its footwear products from third-party suppliers located primarily in the Asia Pacific region. For fiscal 2013, the remainder was produced at Company-owned manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company closed its Company-owned Dominican Republic manufacturing facilities as part of a restructuring plan. All apparel and accessories are sourced from third-party suppliers. While changes in suppliers could cause delays in manufacturing and a possible loss of sales, management believes that other suppliers could provide similar products on comparable terms.

Restructuring_Activities

Restructuring Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Activities	'
	RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
	On October 4, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan to restructure the Company's Dominican Republic manufacturing operations in a manner intended to lower the Company’s cost of goods sold, as described below (the “Restructuring Plan”). During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company sold a manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic and closed a second manufacturing facility. As of December 28, 2013, the Restructuring Plan was substantially complete and the Company no longer maintains any Company-owned manufacturing capability in the Dominican Republic. The total amount expected to be incurred relating to the Restructuring Plan is $8.0 million. The Company incurred restructuring costs of $7.6 million for fiscal 2013. All costs incurred and expected to be incurred will be recognized in the Company's Corporate category and are included in the Restructuring costs line item in the consolidated statements of operations.
	The following is a summary of the activity with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the Restructuring Plan, by category of costs.
	(In millions)	Severance and employee related			Costs associated with exit or disposal activities			Total
	Balance at December 29, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Restructuring costs	1.4			6.2			7.6
	Amounts paid	(1.4		)	—			(1.4		)
	Charges against assets	—			(5.7		)	(5.7		)
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	—		$	0.5		$	0.5

Business_Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 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 Credit Agreement and net proceeds from the senior notes.
	For fiscal 2013, the Company incurred $41.5 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs included within selling, general and administrative expenses within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. These costs include compensation expenses ($26.2 million), other purchased services ($10.6 million), amortization related to short-lived intangible assets ($2.4 million) and professional and legal fees ($2.3 million). For fiscal 2012, the Company incurred $42.2 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs of which $4.5 million, $32.5 million and $5.2 million were included within cost of goods sold, selling, general, and administrative expenses and interest expense, respectively, within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The charge to cost of goods sold of $4.5 million relates to the fair value adjustment to acquisition-date inventory and severance costs. The costs within selling, general and administrative expenses include professional and legal fees ($14.9 million), taxes paid on behalf of the seller ($9.7 million), other purchased services ($5.2 million) and severance ($2.7 million), respectively. The $5.2 million of interest expense includes an acquisition-related financing commitment fee and refinancing fees associated with the Company’s acquisition of PLG.
	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 $10.8 million. The following table summarizes the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the PLG acquisition:
	(In millions)	Initial valuation  at		Measurement			Final valuation at December 28, 2013
		December 29, 2012		period
				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		(10.8		)	408.8
	Intangible assets	820.6		1.2			821.8
	Other	11.2		—			11.2
	Total assets acquired	1,729.30		(5.3		)	1,724.00
	Accounts payable	97.4		—			97.4
	Other accrued liabilities	40		2.2			42.2
	Deferred income taxes	294.7		(7.5		)	287.2
	Accrued pension liabilities	37.7		—			37.7
	Other liabilities	10		—			10
	Total liabilities assumed	479.8		(5.3		)	474.5
	Net assets acquired	$	1,249.50	$	—		$	1,249.50
	The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired of $408.8 million was recorded as goodwill in the consolidated 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	$	82.5
	Lifestyle Group	326.3
	Total	$	408.8
	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 PLG acquisition were valued as follows:
	(In millions)	Intangible asset		Useful life
	Trade names and trademarks	$	671.8	Indefinite
	Customer lists	100.5		3-20 years
	Licensing agreements	28.8		4-5 years
	Developed product technology	14.9		3-5 years
	Backlog	5.2		6 months
	Net favorable leases	0.6		10 years
	Total intangible assets acquired	$	821.8
	The Company 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.

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_P

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds	'
	SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS OF THE PUBLIC BONDS
	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 Public Bonds, which include substantially all of the domestic, 100% 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
	For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	538.2		$	3,849.10		$	774.4		$	(2,470.6	)	$	2,691.10
	Cost of goods sold	383.8			3,207.90			415.4			(2,388.1		)	1,619.00
	Restructuring costs	0.1			—			7.5			—			7.6
	Gross profit	154.3			641.2			351.5			(82.5		)	1,064.50
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	139			506.7			267.5			(82.5		)	830.7
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	16.9			14.9			9.7			—			41.5
	Operating (loss) profit	(1.6		)	119.6			74.3			—			192.3
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense (income), net	52.1			(0.2		)	0.1			—			52
	Debt extinguishment costs	13.1			—			—			—			13.1
	Other expense (income), net	(3.7		)	0.1			3.1			—			(0.5		)
	Total other expenses (income)	61.5			(0.1		)	3.2			—			64.6
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(63.1		)	119.7			71.1			—			127.7
	Income taxes	1.5			19.3			5.9			—			26.7
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(64.6		)	100.4			65.2			—			101
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	165			114.5			21.7			(301.2		)	—
	Net earnings	100.4			214.9			86.9			(301.2		)	101
	Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			0.6			—			0.6
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	100.4		$	214.9		$	86.3		$	(301.2	)	$	100.4
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net earnings	$	100.4		$	214.9		$	86.9		$	(301.2	)	$	101
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5.4		)	—			(5.4		)	5.4			(5.4		)
	Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	0.9			—			0.9			(0.9		)	0.9
	Change in fair value of interest rate swap	1.6			—			—			—			1.6
	Pension adjustments	81.2			13.1			—			(13.1		)	81.2
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	78.3			13.1			(4.5		)	(8.6		)	78.3
	Comprehensive income	178.7			228			82.4			(309.8		)	179.3
	Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(0.1		)	—			0.6			—			0.5
	Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	178.8		$	228		$	81.8		$	(309.8	)	$	178.8
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
	For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	527.1		$	1,065.70		$	539.2		$	(491.2	)	$	1,640.80
	Cost of goods sold	390.6			780.6			277.1			(440.2		)	1,008.10
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	0.8			3.7			—			—			4.5
	Gross profit	135.7			281.4			262.1			(51.0		)	628.2
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	123			206			204.7			(51.7		)	482
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	31.3			1.2			—			—			32.5
	Operating profit (loss)	(18.6		)	74.2			57.4			0.7			113.7
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense (income), net	13.9			(0.2		)	0.3			—			14
	Acquisition-related interest expense	5.2			—			—			—			5.2
	Other expense (income), net	0.4			(0.2		)	0.1			—			0.3
	Total other expenses (income)	19.5			(0.4		)	0.4			—			19.5
	(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(38.1		)	74.6			57			0.7			94.2
	Income taxes	12.3			(0.1		)	1.2			—			13.4
	(Loss) earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(50.4		)	74.7			55.8			0.7			80.8
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	131.1			54.4			61.2			(246.7		)	—
	Net earnings	80.7			129.1			117			(246.0		)	80.8
Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			0.1			—			0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	80.7		$	129.1		$	116.9		$	(246.0	)	$	80.7
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net earnings	$	80.7		$	129.1		$	117		$	(246.0	)	$	80.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5.7			—			5.7			(5.7		)	5.7
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	(5.0		)	—			(5.0		)	5			(5.0		)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(1.0		)	—			—			—			(1.0		)
Pension adjustments	(16.2		)	—			—			—			(16.2		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(16.5		)	—			0.7			(0.7		)	(16.5		)
Comprehensive (loss) income	64.2			129.1			117.7			(246.7		)	64.3
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(0.1		)	—			0.1			—			—
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	64.3		$	129.1		$	117.6		$	(246.7	)	$	64.3
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Revenue	$	524.7		$	504.7		$	490		$	(110.3	)	$	1,409.10
Cost of goods sold	384.3			306.3			232.1			(70.4		)	852.3
Gross profit	140.4			198.4			257.9			(39.9		)	556.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	136.2			98.1			191.3			(39.0		)	386.6
Operating profit	4.2			100.3			66.6			(0.9		)	170.2
Other expenses:
Interest expense (income), net	1.1			—			(0.1		)	—			1
Other expense, net	0.1			0.1			0.1			—			0.3
Total other expenses	1.2			0.1			—			—			1.3
Earnings before income taxes	3			100.2			66.6			(0.9		)	168.9
Income taxes	41.9			—			3.7			—			45.6
(Loss) earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(38.9		)	100.2			62.9			(0.9		)	123.3
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	162.2			59.7			71.1			(293.0		)	—
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	123.3		$	159.9		$	134		$	(293.9	)	$	123.3
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net earnings	$	123.3		$	159.9		$	134		$	(293.9	)	$	123.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(11.3		)	—			(11.3		)	11.3			(11.3		)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	5.1			—			5.1			(5.1		)	5.1
Pension adjustments	(23.7		)	—			—			—			(23.7		)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(29.9		)	—			(6.2		)	6.2			(29.9		)
Comprehensive income	93.4			159.9			127.8			(287.7		)	93.4
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	93.4		$	159.9		$	127.8		$	(287.7	)	$	93.4
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of December 28, 2013
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	18.8		$	15		$	180.4		$	—		$	214.2
Accounts receivable, net	63.9			213.2			121			—			398.1
Inventories:
Finished products	55			270.8			81			(0.8		)	406
Raw materials and work-in-process	(0.1		)	0.9			21.4			—			22.2
Total inventories	54.9			271.7			102.4			(0.8		)	428.2
Deferred income taxes	15.3			12.6			1.2			—			29.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	26.9			11.1			10.4			—			48.4
Total current assets	179.8			523.6			415.4			(0.8		)	1,118.00
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	223.7			143.2			49.2			—			416.1
Accumulated depreciation	(174.4		)	(57.4		)	(32.4		)	—			(264.2		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	49.3			85.8			16.8			—			151.9
Other assets:
Goodwill	7.7			354.3			83.3			—			445.3
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.4			674.7			11.4			—			690.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.2			126.4			0.1			—			126.7
Deferred income taxes	—			—			3.4			—			3.4
Deferred financing costs, net	22			—			—			—			22
Other	46			12.3			5.3			0.8			64.4
Intercompany accounts receivable	—			1,445.40			347.5			(1,792.9		)	—
Investment in affiliates	3,033.20			555.6			393.5			(3,982.3		)	—
Total other assets	3,113.50			3,168.70			844.5			(5,774.4		)	1,352.30
Total assets	$	3,342.60		$	3,778.10		$	1,276.70		$	(5,775.2	)	$	2,622.20
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of December 28, 2013
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	31.6		$	61.7		$	41.9		$	—		$	135.2
Accrued salaries and wages	27			8.6			5.9			—			41.5
Other accrued liabilities	40.8			22.1			36.4			—			99.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	53.3			—			—			—			53.3
Total current liabilities	152.7			92.4			84.2			—			329.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,096.70			—			—			—			1,096.70
Accrued pension liabilities	60.9			13.3			—			—			74.2
Deferred income taxes	(38.2		)	287.7			4.4			—			253.9
Intercompany accounts payable	1,220.50			153.7			418.7			(1,792.9		)	—
Other liabilities	12.4			11.5			2.8			—			26.7
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	837.6			3,219.50			762.8			(3,982.3		)	837.6
Non-controlling interest	—			—			3.8			—			3.8
Total stockholders’ equity	837.6			3,219.50			766.6			(3,982.3		)	841.4
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,342.60		$	3,778.10		$	1,276.70		$	(5,775.2	)	$	2,622.20
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of December 29, 2012
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	21.3		$	48.5		$	101.6		$	—		$	171.4
Accounts receivable, net	107.7			143			102.9			—			353.6
Inventories:
Finished products	57.9			278.8			96			(0.9		)	431.8
Raw materials and work-in-process	1.6			4.2			28.6			—			34.4
Total inventories	59.5			283			124.6			(0.9		)	466.2
Deferred income taxes	9.5			17.6			0.9			—			28
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	35.9			9.5			10.3			—			55.7
Total current assets	233.9			501.6			340.3			(0.9		)	1,074.90
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	212.1			119.2			53.5			—			384.8
Accumulated depreciation	(165.2		)	(36.0		)	(33.9		)	—			(235.1		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	46.9			83.2			19.6			—			149.7
Other assets:
Goodwill	7.3			365.3			87.3			—			459.9
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.1			664.4			11.3			—			679.8
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.2			153.1			0.2			—			153.5
Deferred income taxes	0.9			—			—			—			0.9
Deferred financing costs, net	38.9			—			—			—			38.9
Other	40.4			12.7			3.7			—			56.8
Intercompany accounts receivable	—			1,114.80			118.8			(1,233.6		)	—
Investment in affiliates	2,585.40			219.8			344.5			(3,149.7		)	—
Total other assets	2,677.20			2,530.10			565.8			(4,383.3		)	1,389.80
Total assets	$	2,958.00		$	3,114.90		$	925.7		$	(4,384.2	)	$	2,614.40
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of December 29, 2012
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	30		$	91.8		$	39.1		$	—		$	160.9
Accrued salaries and wages	10.4			20			6			—			36.4
Other accrued liabilities	39.5			27.7			25			(0.9		)	91.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	30.7			—			—			—			30.7
Total current liabilities	110.6			139.5			70.1			(0.9		)	319.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,219.30			—			—			—			1,219.30
Accrued pension liabilities	127.3			38.2			—			—			165.5
Deferred income taxes	(52.2		)	291.3			1.4			—			240.5
Intercompany accounts payable	900.3			11			322.3			(1,233.6		)	—
Other liabilities	10.3			10.7			5.1			—			26.1
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	642.4			2,624.20			525.5			(3,149.7		)	642.4
Non-controlling interest	—			—			1.3			—			1.3
Total stockholders’ equity	642.4			2,624.20			526.8			(3,149.7		)	643.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,958.00		$	3,114.90		$	925.7		$	(4,384.2	)	$	2,614.40
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	127.1		$	(10.0	)	$	85.2		$	—		$	202.3
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(11.9		)	(25.0		)	(4.8		)	—			(41.7		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			2.8			—			—			2.8
Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.5		)	—			(2.5		)
Other	(2.9		)	(1.3		)	0.9			—			(3.3		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(14.8		)	(23.5		)	(6.4		)	—			(44.7		)
Financing activities
Borrowings of long-term debt	775			—			—			—			775
Payments of long-term debt	(875.0		)	—			—			—			(875.0		)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.3		)	—			—			—			(2.3		)
Cash dividends paid	(23.7		)	—			—			—			(23.7		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(0.8		)	—			—			—			(0.8		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	8.6			—			—			—			8.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4			—			—			—			3.4
Contributions from non-controlling interests	—			—			2			—			2
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(114.8		)	—			2			—			(112.8		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.0		)	—			(2.0		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(2.5		)	(33.5		)	78.8			—			42.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	21.3			48.5			101.6			—			171.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	18.8		$	15		$	180.4		$	—		$	214.2
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	11		$	26		$	54.6		$	—		$	91.6
Investing activities
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	(1,160.7		)	23.6			(88.8		)	—			(1,225.9		)
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(10.8		)	(4.1		)	—			—			(14.9		)
Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.9		)	—			(2.9		)
Other	(2.4		)	—			—			—			(2.4		)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(1,173.9		)	19.5			(91.7		)	—			(1,246.1		)
Financing activities
Net borrowings under revolver	(11.0		)	—			—			—			(11.0		)
Borrowings of long-term debt	1,275.00			—			—			—			1,275.00
Payments of long-term debt	(25.0		)	—			(0.5		)	—			(25.5		)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(40.1		)	—			—			—			(40.1		)
Cash dividends paid	(23.6		)	—			—			—			(23.6		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(14.1		)	—			—			—			(14.1		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	11.6			—			—			—			11.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	9.9			—			—			—			9.9
Contributions from non-controlling interests	—			—			1.2			—			1.2
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,182.70			—			0.7			—			1,183.40
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			2.5			—			2.5
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	19.8			45.5			(33.9		)	—			31.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	1.5			3			135.5			—			140
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	21.3		$	48.5		$	101.6		$	—		$	171.4
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	32.8		$	9.7		$	36.3		$	—		$	78.8
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(4.6		)	(7.1		)	(7.7		)	—			(19.4		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			—			0.1			—			0.1
Other	(3.3		)	—			—			—			(3.3		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7.9		)	(7.1		)	(7.6		)	—			(22.6		)
Financing activities
Net borrowings under revolver	11			—			—			—			11
Payments of long-term debt	—			—			(0.5		)	—			(0.5		)
Cash dividends paid	(22.7		)	—			—			—			(22.7		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(67.5		)	—			—			—			(67.5		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	14.1			—			—			—			14.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.3			—			—			—			3.3
Net cash used in financing activities	(61.8		)	—			(0.5		)	—			(62.3		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(4.3		)	—			(4.3		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(36.9		)	2.6			23.9			—			(10.4		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	38.4			0.4			111.6			—			150.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	1.5		$	3		$	135.5		$	—		$	140

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	'
	QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
	The Company reports its quarterly results of operations on the basis of 12-week periods for each of the first three fiscal quarters and a 16- or 17-week period for the fiscal fourth quarter. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 consists of 16 weeks. The aggregate quarterly earnings per share amounts disclosed in the table below may not equal the annual per share amounts due to rounding and the fact that results for each quarter are calculated independently of the full fiscal year. The Company’s unaudited quarterly results of operations are as follows:
		2013
	(In millions, except per share data)	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	Revenue	$	645.9	$	587.8	$	716.6	$	740.8
	Gross profit	262.1		241.1		286		275.3
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	29.8		17.9		54.4		(1.7		)
	Net earnings (loss) per share (1):
	Basic	$	0.3	$	0.18	$	0.55	$	(0.02	)
	Diluted	0.3		0.18		0.54		(0.02		)
		2012
	(In millions, except per share data)	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter (2)
	Revenue	$	322.8	$	312.7	$	353.1	$	652.2
	Gross profit	132.2		118.1		138.6		239.3
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	31.2		20.5		32.7		(3.7		)
	Net earnings (loss) per share (1):
	Basic	$	0.33	$	0.21	$	0.34	$	(0.04	)
	Diluted	0.32		0.21		0.33		(0.04		)
	(1)	Earnings per share amounts are based on each quarter's calculation and may not equal the amount calculated for the year.
	(2)	The results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 reflect the inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	APPENDIX B
	Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	Column A		Column B		Column C			Column D			Column E
					Additions
	(In millions)		Balance at		-1		-2	Deductions			Balance at
			Beginning of		Charged to		Charged to	(Describe)			End of
			Period		Costs and		Other				Period
					Expenses		Accounts
							(Describe)
	Fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	10.1	$	21.1	—	$	12.9	(A)	$	18.3
	Allowance for sales returns		11.4		74.6		—	70.6		(B)	15.4
	Allowance for cash discounts		5.2		19.2		—	20.3		(C)	4.1
	Inventory valuation allowances		12.5		11.3		—	9.8		(D)	14
	Total		$	39.2	$	126.2	—	$	113.6		$	51.8
	Fiscal year ended December 29, 2012
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	4.8	$	8.7	—	$	3.4	(A)	$	10.1
	Allowance for sales returns		5.2		53.9		—	47.7		(B)	11.4
	Allowance for cash discounts		2.7		11.8		—	9.3		(C)	5.2
	Inventory valuation allowances		10.3		7.8		—	5.6		(D)	12.5
	Total		$	23	$	82.2	—	$	66		$	39.2
	Fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	5.8	$	6	—	$	7	(A)	$	4.8
	Allowance for sales returns		4.5		48.5		—	47.8		(B)	5.2
	Allowance for cash discounts		1.2		10.1		—	8.6		(C)	2.7
	Inventory valuation allowances		8.6		8.7		—	7		(D)	10.3
	Total		$	20.1	$	73.3	—	$	70.4		$	23
	(A)	Accounts charged off, net of recoveries.
	(B)	Actual customer returns.
	(C)	Discounts given to customers.
	(D)	Adjustment upon disposal of related inventories.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 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®, Chaco®, Cushe®, Harley-Davidson®, Hush Puppies®, HyTest®, Keds®, Merrell®, Patagonia®, 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. The Company also operates a consumer direct division to market both its own brands and branded footwear and apparel from other manufacturers, as well as a leathers division that markets Wolverine Performance Leathers™.
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year	'
	Fiscal Year
	The Company’s fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period that ends on the Saturday nearest to December 31. All fiscal years presented herein are 52-week periods.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S.") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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 through 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. Retail store revenue is recognized at time of sale.
	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 freight charges and certain outbound freight charges, purchasing, sourcing, inspection and receiving costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Shipping and Handling Costs	'
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by the customer are recognized as revenue, while the related expenses incurred by the Company are recorded as cost of goods sold.
Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts	'
	Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
	The Company maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from its customers’ inability to make required payments. Company management evaluates the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable based on a review of current customer status and historical collection experience.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	The Company values its inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for all domestic raw materials and work-in-process inventories and certain domestic finished goods inventories. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories in foreign countries; certain domestic finished goods inventories; and for all finished goods inventories of the Company’s consumer direct business, due to the unique nature of those operations. The Company has applied these inventory cost valuation methods consistently from year to year.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated on the basis of cost and include expenditures for computer hardware and software, store furniture and fixtures, office furniture and machinery and equipment. Normal repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
	Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method. The depreciable lives range from 14 to 20 years for buildings and improvements and from 3 to 10 years for machinery, equipment and software.
Operating Leases	'
	Operating Leases
	The Company leases its retail stores and certain distribution and office facilities under operating leases. In addition to the minimum lease payments, leases may include rent escalation clauses, contingent rental expense and lease incentives, including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease from the time at which the Company takes possession of the property. Landlord-provided tenant improvement allowances are recorded in other liabilities and amortized as a credit to rent expense over the term of the lease. Leasehold improvements are depreciated at the lesser of the estimated useful life or lease term, including reasonably-assured lease renewals as determined at lease inception.
Deferred Financing Costs	'
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs represent commitment fees, legal and other third-party costs associated with obtaining commitments for financing that result in a closing of such financings for the Company. These costs are amortized into earnings through interest expense over the terms of the respective agreements. Costs incurred in seeking financing transactions that do not close are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close.
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	The Company accounts for acquired businesses using the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method, the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operations of an acquired business from the date of acquisition. In addition, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at the date of acquisition at their respective estimated fair values, with any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired recorded as goodwill.
	The Company typically uses an income method to estimate the fair value of intangible assets, which is based on forecasts of the expected future cash flows attributable to the respective assets. Significant estimates and assumptions inherent in the valuations reflect a consideration of other marketplace participants and include the amount and timing of future cash flows (including expected growth rates and profitability), the underlying product or technology life cycles, the economic barriers to entry and the discount rate applied to the cash flows. Unanticipated market or macroeconomic events and circumstances may occur that could affect the accuracy or validity of the estimates and assumptions.
	Determining the useful life of an intangible asset also requires judgment. Certain intangibles are expected to have indefinite lives based on their history and the Company’s plans to continue to support and build the acquired brands. Other acquired intangible assets (e.g., certain trademarks or brands, customer relationships, patents and technologies) are expected to have determinable useful lives. The Company’s assessment as to trademarks and brands that have an indefinite life and those that have a determinable life is based on a number of factors including competitive environment, market share, trademark and/or brand history, underlying product life cycles, operating plans and the macroeconomic environment of the countries in which the trademarks or brands are sold. The Company’s estimates of the useful lives of determinable-lived intangibles are based primarily on these same factors. All of the Company’s acquired technology and customer-related intangibles are expected to have determinable useful lives. The costs of determinable-lived intangibles are amortized to expense over their estimated lives.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangibles
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses. Indefinite-lived intangibles comprises trademarks and trade names. Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests at least annually. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets by reporting unit at least annually, or when indicators of impairment are present, to determine if such assets may be impaired. If the carrying amounts of these assets are not recoverable based upon discounted cash flow and market approach analyses, the carrying amounts of such assets are reduced by the estimated difference between the carrying value and estimated fair value. The Company includes assumptions about expected future operating performance as part of a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair value. If the carrying values of these assets are not recoverable, based on the discounted cash flow analysis, management performs the next step, which compares the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value of the tangible and intangible net assets of the reporting units. Goodwill is considered impaired if the recorded fair value of the tangible and intangible net assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit.
	The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. The Company would not be required to quantitatively determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the Company determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying value. The Company may skip the qualitative assessment and quantitatively test indefinite-lived intangibles by comparison of the individual carrying values to the fair value. Future cash flows of the individual indefinite-lived intangible assets are used to measure their fair value after consideration by management of certain assumptions, such as forecasted growth rates and cost of capital, which are derived from internal projections and operating plans.
	The Company performs its annual testing for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all reporting units. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges for goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fiscal years 2013, 2012 or 2011 as the Company’s annual impairment testing indicated that all reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset fair values exceeded their respective carrying values.
	Amortizable intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. They consist primarily of customer relationships, licensing arrangements and developed product technology.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group may not be recoverable. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset or asset group to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment amount to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value.
Retirement Benefits	'
	Retirement Benefits
	The determination of the obligation and expense for retirement benefits is dependent on the selection of certain actuarial assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and rates of increase in compensation. These assumptions are reviewed with the Company’s actuaries and updated annually based on relevant external and internal factors and information, including, but not limited to, long-term expected asset returns, rates of termination, regulatory requirements and plan changes. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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”). The Company recognized compensation expense of $28.2 million, $15.0 million, and $14.1 million and related income tax benefits of $9.3 million, $4.9 million, and $4.5 million for grants under its stock-based compensation plans in the statements of operations for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, was based on awards ultimately expected to vest and, as such, was 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 $5.24, $5.36 and $5.23 per share for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions:
		2013		2012			2011
	Expected market price volatility (1)	33.2	%	37.8	%		38.6	%
	Risk-free interest rate (2)	0.6	%	0.6	%		1.8	%
	Dividend yield (3)	1.2	%	1.3	%		1.6	%
	Expected term (4)	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 2,371,937 shares of common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options and new restricted and performance stock awards during fiscal 2013. The Company cancelled 219,228 shares of common stock issued under restricted and performance stock awards as a result of forfeitures during fiscal 2013.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes is based on the geographic dispersion of the earnings reported in the consolidated financial statements. A deferred income tax asset or liability is determined by applying currently-enacted tax laws and rates to the cumulative temporary differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes.
	The Company records an increase in liabilities for income tax accruals associated with tax benefits claimed on tax returns but not recognized for financial statement purposes (unrecognized tax benefits). The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits through interest expense and income tax expense, respectively.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with FASB 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 stock dividend that was paid on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. All share and per share data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been presented to reflect the split.
Foreign Currency	'
	Foreign Currency
	For most of the Company’s international subsidiaries, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the year-end exchange rate. Operating statement amounts are translated at average exchange rates for each period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations and were not material for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011.
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 interest-bearing 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 December 28, 2013 the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s interest-bearing debt, including current maturities, were $1,150.0 million and $1,183.8 million, respectively. As of December 29, 2012, the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s interest-bearing debt, were $1,250.0 million and $1,308.9 million, respectively. The fair value of the fixed-rate debt is based on third-party quotes (Level 2). The fair value of the variable-rate debt was calculated by discounting the future cash flows to their present value using a discount rate based on the risk free rate of the same maturity (Level 3). 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 December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, the Company had outstanding forward currency exchange contracts to purchase $129.1 million and $111.9 million, of U.S. dollars with maturities ranging up to 364 and 336 days for fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.
		Fair Value Measurements
		Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	(In millions)	December 28, 2013			December 29, 2012
	Financial assets
	Foreign exchange contracts asset	$	1.7		$	—
	Interest rate swap asset	0.9			—
	Financial liabilities
	Foreign exchange contracts liability	$	2.3		$	2.3
	Interest rate swap liability	—			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 statements of operations. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011. 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 $455.5 million as of December 28, 2013. This derivative instrument, which, unless otherwise terminated, will mature 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.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.
		Fair Value Measurements
		Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	(In millions)	December 28, 2013				December 29, 2012
	Financial assets
	Foreign exchange contracts asset	$	1.7			$	—
	Interest rate swap asset	0.9				—
	Financial liabilities
	Foreign exchange contracts liability	$	2.3			$	2.3
	Interest rate swap liability	—				1.5
Schedule of Gross Carrying Value and Accumulated Amortization of Finite Lived Intangible Assets	'
	The combined gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for these amortizable intangibles was as follows:
		December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)		Gross carrying				Accumulated				Net
				value				amortization
	Customer relationships	18		$	100.5			$	6.4			$	94.1
	Licensing arrangements	3		28.8				8.3				20.5
	Developed product technology	4		14.9				3.8				11.1
	Backlog	0		5.2				5.2				—
	Other	2		9.3				8.3				1
	Total			$	158.7			$	32			$	126.7
		December 29, 2012
	(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)		Gross carrying				Accumulated				Net
				value				amortization
	Customer relationships	19		$	110.5			$	1.3			$	109.2
	Licensing arrangements	4		28.1				1.5				26.6
	Developed product technology	5		14.5				0.7				13.8
	Backlog	1		5.1				2.3				2.8
	Other	2		9.1				8				1.1
	Total			$	167.3			$	13.8			$	153.5
Estimated Aggregate Future Amortization Expense for Intangibles Assets	'
	Estimated aggregate amortization expense for such intangibles for each of the five fiscal years subsequent to 2013 is as follows:
	(In millions)	2014				2015				2016				2017		2018
	Amortization expense	$	15.5			$	15.3			$	13.5			$	8.4	$	5
Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Other Non-Amortizable Intangibles	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other non-amortizable intangibles for the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 are as follows:
	(In millions)	Goodwill				Other				Total
						non-amortizable
						intangibles
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	38.9			$	17.4			$	56.3
	Acquisition of PLG	419.6				661.8				1,081.40
	Foreign currency translation effects	1.4				0.6				2
	Balance at December 29, 2012	$	459.9			$	679.8			$	1,139.70
	Acquisition adjustments	(10.8		)		10				(0.8		)
	Foreign currency translation effects	(3.8		)		0.7				(3.1		)
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	445.3			$	690.5			$	1,135.80
Weighted-Average Assumptions to Estimates 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 $5.24, $5.36 and $5.23 per share for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions:
		2013			2012			2011
	Expected market price volatility (1)	33.2	%		37.8	%		38.6	%
	Risk-free interest rate (2)	0.6	%		0.6	%		1.8	%
	Dividend yield (3)	1.2	%		1.3	%		1.6	%
	Expected term (4)	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.
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)	2013				2012				2011
	Numerator:
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	100.4			$	80.7			$	123.3
	Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock	(2.3		)		(1.7		)		(2.6		)
	Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share	98.1				79				120.7
	Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock	0.1				0.1				0.1
	Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share	$	98.2			$	79.1			$	120.8
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	100,253,617				97,632,336				97,821,198
	Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock	(3,308,162		)		(2,757,836		)		(2,865,082		)
	Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share	96,945,455				94,874,500				94,956,116
	Effect of dilutive stock options	1,993,343				2,154,152				2,501,224
	Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share	98,938,798				97,028,652				97,457,340
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	1.01			$	0.84			$	1.27
	Diluted	$	0.99			$	0.81			$	1.24

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Borrowings	'
	Total borrowings consist of the following obligations:
	(In millions)	December 28,		December 29,
		2013		2012
	Term Loan A, due October 10, 2018	$	775	$	550
	Term Loan B, due October 9, 2019	—		325
	Public Bonds, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375		375
	Total interest-bearing debt	1,150.00		1,250.00
	Less: current maturities of long-term debt	53.3		30.7
	Total long-term debt	$	1,096.70	$	1,219.30
Schedule of Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt	'
	Annual maturities of interest-bearing debt for the five fiscal years subsequent to December 28, 2013, are as follows:
	(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	Annual maturities of interest-bearing debt	$	53.3	$	63	$	77.5	$	77.5	$	503.7	$	375

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
	The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal 2013 is as follows:
	(In millions)	Foreign			Foreign				Interest			Pension				Total
		currency			exchange				rate			adjustments
		translation			contracts				swap
		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	(5.4		)	(0.4		)		1.6			61.4				57.2
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			1.9			(1)	—			30.5			(2)	32.4
	Income tax expense (benefit)	—			(0.6		)		—			(10.7		)		(11.3		)
	Net reclassifications	—			1.3				—			19.8				21.1
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(5.4		)	0.9				1.6			81.2				78.3
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 28, 2013	$	0.5		$	(0.8	)		$	0.6		$	(9.5	)		$	(9.2	)
	(1)	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.
	(2)	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see Note 7 for additional details).

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
	(In millions)	December 28,		December 29,
		2013		2012
	Land	3.9		3.9
	Buildings and improvements	119		107
	Machinery and equipment	192.1		180.1
	Software	101.1		93.8
	Gross cost	416.1		384.8
	Less: accumulated depreciation	264.2		235.1
	Property, plant and equipment, net	151.9		149.7
Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	At December 28, 2013, minimum rental payments due under all non-cancelable leases were as follows:
	(In millions)	2014			2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	Minimum rental payments	$	51.5		$	45.4	$	38.8	$	31.6	$	27.1	$	84.3

Capital_Stock_Tables

Capital Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of Transactions Under Stock Option Plans	'
	A summary of the transactions under the stock option plans is as follows:
		Shares Under Option		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
								(In millions)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011	8,497,820		$	10.74	5.7		$	44.3
	Granted	797,498		18.38
	Exercised	(1,775,342	)	9.95
	Cancelled	(130,008	)	13.4
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011	7,389,968		$	11.7	5.5		$	45.7
	Granted	902,554		19.85
	Exercised	(2,729,502	)	9.95
	Cancelled	(62,038	)	17.78
	Outstanding at December 29, 2012	5,500,982		$	13.84	5.9		$	34.4
	Granted	1,489,813		21.76
	Exercised	(851,874	)	11.46
	Cancelled	(107,680	)	20.89
	Outstanding at December 28, 2013	6,031,241		$	16	6.2		$	104.9
	Estimated forfeitures	(10,585	)
	Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013	6,020,656		$	15.99	6.2		$	104.8
	Nonvested at December 28, 2013 and expected to vest	(2,016,258	)
	Exercisable at December 28, 2013	4,004,398		$	13.54	5		$	79.5
Summary of Nonvested Restricted Shares Issued Under Stock Award Plans	'
	A summary of the nonvested restricted shares issued under stock award plans is as follows:
		Restricted		Weighted-		Performance			Weighted-
		Awards		Average		Awards			Average
				Grant Date					Grant Date
				Fair Value					Fair Value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2011	1,527,092		$	11.28	949,050			$	10.22
	Granted	400,854		18.29		412,296			18.32
	Vested	(330,372	)	12.14		—			—
	Forfeited	(105,716	)	12.36		(78,686	)		12.38
	Nonvested at December 31, 2011	1,491,858		$	12.89	1,282,660			$	12.69
	Granted	703,348		20.14		401,190			19.89
	Vested	(730,434	)	12.51		(872,352	)		10.63
	Forfeited	(66,310	)	16.13		(32,104	)		12.82
	Nonvested at December 29, 2012	1,398,462		$	16.58	779,394			$	18.93
	Granted	744,287		22.18		789,814			21.52
	Vested	(102,724	)	15.35		(28,580	)		13.62
	Forfeited	(109,600	)	19.96		(109,628	)		20.99
	Nonvested at December 28, 2013	1,930,425		$	18.61	1,431,000			$	20.31

Retirement_Plans_Tables

Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in Company's Assets and Related Obligations for its Pension Plans	'
	The following summarizes the status of and changes in the Company’s assets and related obligations for its pension plans (which include the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and the SERP) for the fiscal 2013 and 2012:
	(In millions)	2013			2012
	Change in projected benefit obligations:
	Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$	445.2		$	269.1
	PLG projected benefit obligations at acquisition date	—			109.7
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	9			7.7
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.8			15.3
	Actuarial (gains) losses	(62.3		)	55.7
	Benefits paid to plan participants	(15.3		)	(12.3		)
	Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	$	395.4		$	445.2
	Change in fair value of pension assets:
	Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	$	277.3		$	163.1
	PLG fair value of pension assets at acquisition date	—			72
	Actual return on plan assets	53.1			26
	Company contributions - pension	2.4			26.7
	Company contributions - SERP	2.1			1.8
	Benefits paid to plan participants	(15.3		)	(12.3		)
	Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	$	319.6		$	277.3
	Funded status	$	(75.8	)	$	(167.9	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
	Non-current assets	$	2.3		$	—
	Current liabilities	(3.9		)	(2.4		)
	Non-current liabilities	(74.2		)	(165.5		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(75.8	)	$	(167.9	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(9.3) and $(90.5))	$	(13.1	)	$	(137.9	)
	Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.2) and $(0.2))	(0.2		)	(0.4		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(13.3	)	$	(138.3	)
	Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
	Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	$	(75.8	)	$	(167.9	)
	Nonqualified trust assets (cash surrender value of life insurance) recorded in other assets and intended to satisfy the projected benefit obligation of unfunded SERP obligations	49.4			46.7
	Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	$	(26.4	)	$	(121.2	)
Summary of Net Pension and Serp Expense Recognized	'
	The following is a summary of net pension and SERP expense recognized by the Company:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	$	(9.0	)	$	(7.7	)	$	(6.5	)
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	(18.8		)	(15.3		)	(13.4		)
	Expected return on pension assets	21			15.9			14.3
	Net amortization loss	(30.5		)	(20.8		)	(11.9		)
	Net pension expense	$	(37.3	)	$	(27.9	)	$	(17.5	)
Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation amounts and the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s pension and post-retirement plans are as follows:
		2013		2012
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
	Discount rate	5.26%		4.30%
	Rate of compensation increase - pension	4.85%		4.85%
	Rate of compensation increase - SERP	7.00%		7.00%
	Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:
	Discount rate	4.30%		5.14%
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.68%		7.68%
	Rate of compensation increase - pension	4.85%		4.85%
	Rate of compensation increase - SERP	7.00%		7.00%
Pension Plan Assets	'
	The Company’s asset allocations at fiscal year-end by asset category and fair value measurement are as follows:
		2013
	(In millions)	Level 1			Level 2			Total
	Equity securities	$	15.4		$	196.1		$	211.5		66	%
	Fixed income investments	26.7			81.2			107.9			33.6	%
	Cash and money market investments	1.4			—			1.4			0.4	%
	Total	$	43.5		$	277.3		$	320.8		100	%
	Expenses payable to plan sponsor							(1.2		)
	Fair value of plan assets							$	319.6
		2012
	(In millions)	Level 1			Level 2			Total
	Equity securities	$	12.8		$	185.6		$	198.4		71.6	%
	Fixed income investments	25.5			53.4			78.9			28.4	%
	Fair value of plan assets	$	38.3		$	239		$	277.3		100	%
Expected Benefit Payments	'
	Expected benefit payments for the five years subsequent to 2013 and the sum of the five years following those are as follows:
	(In millions)	2014			2015			2016			2017		2018		2019-2023
	Expected benefit payments	$	19		$	19.6		$	20.5		$	21.2	$	22	$	123.6

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Geographic Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes	'
	The geographic components of earnings before income taxes are as follows:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	76.7		$	38.3		$	105.5
	Foreign	51			55.9			63.4
	Earnings before income taxes	$	127.7		$	94.2		$	168.9
Provisions for Income Taxes	'
	The provisions for income taxes consist of the following:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Current expense:
	Federal	$	37.1		$	15.3		$	22.9
	State	2.2			1.4			0.1
	Foreign	15			3.1			15.1
	Deferred expense (credit):
	Federal	(23.5		)	(5.1		)	5.8
	State	(3.0		)	(0.4		)	0.5
	Foreign	(1.1		)	(0.9		)	1.2
	Income tax provision	$	26.7		$	13.4		$	45.6
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense, Net of Federal Income Tax Rate	'
	A reconciliation of the Company’s total income tax expense and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to earnings before income taxes is as follows:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$	44.7		$	33		$	59.1
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax	0.5			0.2			1
	(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:
	Cayman Islands	(5.4		)	(4.6		)	(3.2		)
	Bermuda	2.7			1.7			—
	Dominican Republic	1.7			(2.0		)	(1.4		)
	Research and development credits	(2.2		)	—			(0.6		)
	Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:
	Hong Kong	(17.1		)	(12.2		)	(12.8		)
	Other	3.1			(1.6		)	(1.8		)
	Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	(1.2		)	(6.7		)	3.5
	Change in valuation allowance	0.1			0.7			1.1
	Change in state tax rates	(2.0		)	—			—
	Non deductible expenses	0.9			4.9			0.7
	Other	0.9			—			—
	Income tax provision	$	26.7		$	13.4		$	45.6
Significant Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
	(In millions)	December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$	18.7		$	16.5
	Deferred compensation accruals	11			9.9
	Accrued pension expense	26.6			58.9
	Stock-based compensation	16.2			7.7
	Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	32.1			3.9
	Other amounts not deductible until paid	9.2			10.1
	Other	0.7			1.4
	Total gross deferred income tax assets	114.5			108.4
	Less valuation allowance	(29.7		)	(3.2		)
	Net deferred income tax assets	84.8			105.2
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	(5.3		)	(9.9		)
	Intangible assets	(294.8		)	(302.0		)
	Other	(6.1		)	(4.9		)
	Total deferred income tax liabilities	(306.2		)	(316.8		)
	Net deferred income tax liabilities	$	(221.4	)	$	(211.6	)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:
	(In millions)	2013			2012
	Beginning balance	$	9.8		$	13.8
	Increase related to business acquisition	—			2.6
	Increases related to current year tax positions	2			1.5
	Decreases related to prior years positions	(0.4		)	(4.8		)
	Settlements	—			(2.7		)
	Decrease due to lapse of statute	(2.8		)	(0.6		)
	Ending balance	$	8.6		$	9.8

Litigation_and_Contingencies_T

Litigation and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Minimum Royalty and Advertising Obligations Due Under Terms of Certain Licenses Held by Company	'
	(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	Minimum royalties	$	1.9	$	1.7	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Minimum advertising	8		9		3.1		2.7		2.8		5.9

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segment Information	'
	The following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the respective fiscal periods indicated.
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Revenue:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,086.60		$	309.6		$	147.4
	Performance Group	945.8			674.6			619.4
	Heritage Group	567.4			563.9			553.8
	Other	91.3			92.7			88.5
	Total	$	2,691.10		$	1,640.80		$	1,409.10
	Operating (loss) profit:
	Lifestyle Group	$	168.2		$	44.6		$	32.2
	Performance Group	179.8			128.4			135.5
	Heritage Group	85.7			83.5			91.6
	Other	0.2			(1.1		)	—
	Corporate	(241.6		)	(141.7		)	(89.1		)
	Total	$	192.3		$	113.7		$	170.2
	Depreciation and amortization expense:
	Lifestyle Group	$	6.5		$	2		$	0.5
	Performance Group	3.7			3			3
	Heritage Group	1.2			1.2			1.1
	Other	4.1			4			3.6
	Corporate	40.7			17.5			7.7
	Total	$	56.2		$	27.7		$	15.9
	Additions to property, plant and equipment:
	Lifestyle Group	$	18.3		$	1.7		$	1.9
	Performance Group	3.3			1.9			3.7
	Heritage Group	0.9			0.3			1.5
	Other	5.4			2.5			1.1
	Corporate	13.8			8.5			11.2
	Total	$	41.7		$	14.9		$	19.4
	(In millions)	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Total assets:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,431.10		$	1,338.30		$	76.2
	Performance Group	476.4			513.7			231.2
	Heritage Group	247.2			319			234
	Other	56.9			80.8			60.4
	Corporate	410.6			362.6			249.9
	Total	$	2,622.20		$	2,614.40		$	851.7
	Goodwill:
	Lifestyle Group	$	329		$	349.5		$	6.4
	Performance Group	92.8			87			10.4
	Heritage Group	23.5			23.4			22.1
	Total	$	445.3		$	459.9		$	38.9
Revenue by Geographic Region	'
	Geographic information, related to revenue from external customers, based on shipping destination, included in the consolidated statements of operations is as follows:
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	1,984.80		$	1,079.90		$	842
	Foreign:
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	362			310.1			336.9
	Canada	166.2			112.6			114
	Other	178.1			138.2			116.2
	Total from foreign territories	706.3			560.9			567.1
	Total revenue	$	2,691.10		$	1,640.80		$	1,409.10
Geographic Location of Long-Lived Assets	'
	The location of the Company’s tangible long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment) is as follows:
	(In millions)	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	136.7		$	136.8		$	71.4
	Foreign countries	15.2			14.2			8.9
	Total	$	151.9		$	151		$	80.3

Restructuring_Activities_Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Plan Liability Rollforward	'
	The following is a summary of the activity with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the Restructuring Plan, by category of costs.
	(In millions)	Severance and employee related			Costs associated with exit or disposal activities			Total
	Balance at December 29, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Restructuring costs	1.4			6.2			7.6
	Amounts paid	(1.4		)	—			(1.4		)
	Charges against assets	—			(5.7		)	(5.7		)
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	—		$	0.5		$	0.5

Business_Acquisitions_Tables

Business Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Fair Values of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the PLG acquisition:
	(In millions)	Initial valuation  at		Measurement			Final valuation at December 28, 2013
		December 29, 2012		period
				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		(10.8		)	408.8
	Intangible assets	820.6		1.2			821.8
	Other	11.2		—			11.2
	Total assets acquired	1,729.30		(5.3		)	1,724.00
	Accounts payable	97.4		—			97.4
	Other accrued liabilities	40		2.2			42.2
	Deferred income taxes	294.7		(7.5		)	287.2
	Accrued pension liabilities	37.7		—			37.7
	Other liabilities	10		—			10
	Total liabilities assumed	479.8		(5.3		)	474.5
	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 $408.8 million was recorded as goodwill in the consolidated 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	$	82.5
	Lifestyle Group	326.3
	Total	$	408.8
Intangible Assets Acquired in Acquisition	'
	Intangible assets acquired in the PLG acquisition were valued as follows:
	(In millions)	Intangible asset		Useful life
	Trade names and trademarks	$	671.8	Indefinite
	Customer lists	100.5		3-20 years
	Licensing agreements	28.8		4-5 years
	Developed product technology	14.9		3-5 years
	Backlog	5.2		6 months
	Net favorable leases	0.6		10 years
	Total intangible assets acquired	$	821.8

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_P1

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 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
	For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	538.2		$	3,849.10		$	774.4		$	(2,470.6	)	$	2,691.10
	Cost of goods sold	383.8			3,207.90			415.4			(2,388.1		)	1,619.00
	Restructuring costs	0.1			—			7.5			—			7.6
	Gross profit	154.3			641.2			351.5			(82.5		)	1,064.50
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	139			506.7			267.5			(82.5		)	830.7
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	16.9			14.9			9.7			—			41.5
	Operating (loss) profit	(1.6		)	119.6			74.3			—			192.3
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense (income), net	52.1			(0.2		)	0.1			—			52
	Debt extinguishment costs	13.1			—			—			—			13.1
	Other expense (income), net	(3.7		)	0.1			3.1			—			(0.5		)
	Total other expenses (income)	61.5			(0.1		)	3.2			—			64.6
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(63.1		)	119.7			71.1			—			127.7
	Income taxes	1.5			19.3			5.9			—			26.7
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(64.6		)	100.4			65.2			—			101
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	165			114.5			21.7			(301.2		)	—
	Net earnings	100.4			214.9			86.9			(301.2		)	101
	Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			0.6			—			0.6
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	100.4		$	214.9		$	86.3		$	(301.2	)	$	100.4
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net earnings	$	100.4		$	214.9		$	86.9		$	(301.2	)	$	101
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5.4		)	—			(5.4		)	5.4			(5.4		)
	Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	0.9			—			0.9			(0.9		)	0.9
	Change in fair value of interest rate swap	1.6			—			—			—			1.6
	Pension adjustments	81.2			13.1			—			(13.1		)	81.2
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	78.3			13.1			(4.5		)	(8.6		)	78.3
	Comprehensive income	178.7			228			82.4			(309.8		)	179.3
	Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(0.1		)	—			0.6			—			0.5
	Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	178.8		$	228		$	81.8		$	(309.8	)	$	178.8
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
	For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	527.1		$	1,065.70		$	539.2		$	(491.2	)	$	1,640.80
	Cost of goods sold	390.6			780.6			277.1			(440.2		)	1,008.10
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	0.8			3.7			—			—			4.5
	Gross profit	135.7			281.4			262.1			(51.0		)	628.2
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	123			206			204.7			(51.7		)	482
	Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	31.3			1.2			—			—			32.5
	Operating profit (loss)	(18.6		)	74.2			57.4			0.7			113.7
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense (income), net	13.9			(0.2		)	0.3			—			14
	Acquisition-related interest expense	5.2			—			—			—			5.2
	Other expense (income), net	0.4			(0.2		)	0.1			—			0.3
	Total other expenses (income)	19.5			(0.4		)	0.4			—			19.5
	(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(38.1		)	74.6			57			0.7			94.2
	Income taxes	12.3			(0.1		)	1.2			—			13.4
	(Loss) earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(50.4		)	74.7			55.8			0.7			80.8
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	131.1			54.4			61.2			(246.7		)	—
	Net earnings	80.7			129.1			117			(246.0		)	80.8
	Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			0.1			—			0.1
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	80.7		$	129.1		$	116.9		$	(246.0	)	$	80.7
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net earnings	$	80.7		$	129.1		$	117		$	(246.0	)	$	80.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5.7			—			5.7			(5.7		)	5.7
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	(5.0		)	—			(5.0		)	5			(5.0		)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(1.0		)	—			—			—			(1.0		)
Pension adjustments	(16.2		)	—			—			—			(16.2		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(16.5		)	—			0.7			(0.7		)	(16.5		)
Comprehensive (loss) income	64.2			129.1			117.7			(246.7		)	64.3
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(0.1		)	—			0.1			—			—
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	64.3		$	129.1		$	117.6		$	(246.7	)	$	64.3
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Revenue	$	524.7		$	504.7		$	490		$	(110.3	)	$	1,409.10
Cost of goods sold	384.3			306.3			232.1			(70.4		)	852.3
Gross profit	140.4			198.4			257.9			(39.9		)	556.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	136.2			98.1			191.3			(39.0		)	386.6
Operating profit	4.2			100.3			66.6			(0.9		)	170.2
Other expenses:
Interest expense (income), net	1.1			—			(0.1		)	—			1
Other expense, net	0.1			0.1			0.1			—			0.3
Total other expenses	1.2			0.1			—			—			1.3
Earnings before income taxes	3			100.2			66.6			(0.9		)	168.9
Income taxes	41.9			—			3.7			—			45.6
(Loss) earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(38.9		)	100.2			62.9			(0.9		)	123.3
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	162.2			59.7			71.1			(293.0		)	—
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	123.3		$	159.9		$	134		$	(293.9	)	$	123.3
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net earnings	$	123.3		$	159.9		$	134		$	(293.9	)	$	123.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(11.3		)	—			(11.3		)	11.3			(11.3		)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	5.1			—			5.1			(5.1		)	5.1
Pension adjustments	(23.7		)	—			—			—			(23.7		)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(29.9		)	—			(6.2		)	6.2			(29.9		)
Comprehensive income	93.4			159.9			127.8			(287.7		)	93.4
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	93.4		$	159.9		$	127.8		$	(287.7	)	$	93.4
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	'
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
	As of December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	18.8		$	15		$	180.4		$	—		$	214.2
	Accounts receivable, net	63.9			213.2			121			—			398.1
	Inventories:
	Finished products	55			270.8			81			(0.8		)	406
	Raw materials and work-in-process	(0.1		)	0.9			21.4			—			22.2
	Total inventories	54.9			271.7			102.4			(0.8		)	428.2
	Deferred income taxes	15.3			12.6			1.2			—			29.1
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	26.9			11.1			10.4			—			48.4
	Total current assets	179.8			523.6			415.4			(0.8		)	1,118.00
	Property, plant and equipment:
	Gross cost	223.7			143.2			49.2			—			416.1
	Accumulated depreciation	(174.4		)	(57.4		)	(32.4		)	—			(264.2		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	49.3			85.8			16.8			—			151.9
	Other assets:
	Goodwill	7.7			354.3			83.3			—			445.3
	Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.4			674.7			11.4			—			690.5
	Amortizable intangibles, net	0.2			126.4			0.1			—			126.7
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			3.4			—			3.4
	Deferred financing costs, net	22			—			—			—			22
	Other	46			12.3			5.3			0.8			64.4
	Intercompany accounts receivable	—			1,445.40			347.5			(1,792.9		)	—
	Investment in affiliates	3,033.20			555.6			393.5			(3,982.3		)	—
	Total other assets	3,113.50			3,168.70			844.5			(5,774.4		)	1,352.30
	Total assets	$	3,342.60		$	3,778.10		$	1,276.70		$	(5,775.2	)	$	2,622.20
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
	As of December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	31.6		$	61.7		$	41.9		$	—		$	135.2
	Accrued salaries and wages	27			8.6			5.9			—			41.5
	Other accrued liabilities	40.8			22.1			36.4			—			99.3
	Current maturities of long-term debt	53.3			—			—			—			53.3
	Total current liabilities	152.7			92.4			84.2			—			329.3
	Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,096.70			—			—			—			1,096.70
	Accrued pension liabilities	60.9			13.3			—			—			74.2
	Deferred income taxes	(38.2		)	287.7			4.4			—			253.9
	Intercompany accounts payable	1,220.50			153.7			418.7			(1,792.9		)	—
	Other liabilities	12.4			11.5			2.8			—			26.7
	Stockholders’ equity:
	Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	837.6			3,219.50			762.8			(3,982.3		)	837.6
	Non-controlling interest	—			—			3.8			—			3.8
	Total stockholders’ equity	837.6			3,219.50			766.6			(3,982.3		)	841.4
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,342.60		$	3,778.10		$	1,276.70		$	(5,775.2	)	$	2,622.20
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
	As of December 29, 2012
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	21.3		$	48.5		$	101.6		$	—		$	171.4
	Accounts receivable, net	107.7			143			102.9			—			353.6
	Inventories:
Finished products	57.9			278.8			96			(0.9		)	431.8
Raw materials and work-in-process	1.6			4.2			28.6			—			34.4
Total inventories	59.5			283			124.6			(0.9		)	466.2
Deferred income taxes	9.5			17.6			0.9			—			28
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	35.9			9.5			10.3			—			55.7
Total current assets	233.9			501.6			340.3			(0.9		)	1,074.90
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	212.1			119.2			53.5			—			384.8
Accumulated depreciation	(165.2		)	(36.0		)	(33.9		)	—			(235.1		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	46.9			83.2			19.6			—			149.7
Other assets:
Goodwill	7.3			365.3			87.3			—			459.9
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.1			664.4			11.3			—			679.8
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.2			153.1			0.2			—			153.5
Deferred income taxes	0.9			—			—			—			0.9
Deferred financing costs, net	38.9			—			—			—			38.9
Other	40.4			12.7			3.7			—			56.8
Intercompany accounts receivable	—			1,114.80			118.8			(1,233.6		)	—
Investment in affiliates	2,585.40			219.8			344.5			(3,149.7		)	—
Total other assets	2,677.20			2,530.10			565.8			(4,383.3		)	1,389.80
Total assets	$	2,958.00		$	3,114.90		$	925.7		$	(4,384.2	)	$	2,614.40
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of December 29, 2012
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	30		$	91.8		$	39.1		$	—		$	160.9
Accrued salaries and wages	10.4			20			6			—			36.4
Other accrued liabilities	39.5			27.7			25			(0.9		)	91.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	30.7			—			—			—			30.7
Total current liabilities	110.6			139.5			70.1			(0.9		)	319.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,219.30			—			—			—			1,219.30
Accrued pension liabilities	127.3			38.2			—			—			165.5
Deferred income taxes	(52.2		)	291.3			1.4			—			240.5
Intercompany accounts payable	900.3			11			322.3			(1,233.6		)	—
Other liabilities	10.3			10.7			5.1			—			26.1
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	642.4			2,624.20			525.5			(3,149.7		)	642.4
Non-controlling interest	—			—			1.3			—			1.3
Total stockholders’ equity	642.4			2,624.20			526.8			(3,149.7		)	643.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,958.00		$	3,114.90		$	925.7		$	(4,384.2	)	$	2,614.40
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow	'
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
	For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	127.1		$	(10.0	)	$	85.2		$	—		$	202.3
	Investing activities
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	(11.9		)	(25.0		)	(4.8		)	—			(41.7		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			2.8			—			—			2.8
	Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.5		)	—			(2.5		)
	Other	(2.9		)	(1.3		)	0.9			—			(3.3		)
	Net cash used in investing activities	(14.8		)	(23.5		)	(6.4		)	—			(44.7		)
	Financing activities
	Borrowings of long-term debt	775			—			—			—			775
	Payments of long-term debt	(875.0		)	—			—			—			(875.0		)
	Payments of debt issuance costs	(2.3		)	—			—			—			(2.3		)
	Cash dividends paid	(23.7		)	—			—			—			(23.7		)
	Purchase of common stock for treasury	(0.8		)	—			—			—			(0.8		)
	Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	8.6			—			—			—			8.6
	Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4			—			—			—			3.4
	Contributions from non-controlling interests	—			—			2			—			2
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(114.8		)	—			2			—			(112.8		)
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.0		)	—			(2.0		)
	(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(2.5		)	(33.5		)	78.8			—			42.8
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	21.3			48.5			101.6			—			171.4
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	18.8		$	15		$	180.4		$	—		$	214.2
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
	For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	11		$	26		$	54.6		$	—		$	91.6
	Investing activities
	Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	(1,160.7		)	23.6			(88.8		)	—			(1,225.9		)
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	(10.8		)	(4.1		)	—			—			(14.9		)
	Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.9		)	—			(2.9		)
	Other	(2.4		)	—			—			—			(2.4		)
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(1,173.9		)	19.5			(91.7		)	—			(1,246.1		)
	Financing activities
	Net borrowings under revolver	(11.0		)	—			—			—			(11.0		)
	Borrowings of long-term debt	1,275.00			—			—			—			1,275.00
	Payments of long-term debt	(25.0		)	—			(0.5		)	—			(25.5		)
	Payments of debt issuance costs	(40.1		)	—			—			—			(40.1		)
	Cash dividends paid	(23.6		)	—			—			—			(23.6		)
	Purchase of common stock for treasury	(14.1		)	—			—			—			(14.1		)
	Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	11.6			—			—			—			11.6
	Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	9.9			—			—			—			9.9
	Contributions from non-controlling interests	—			—			1.2			—			1.2
	Net cash provided by financing activities	1,182.70			—			0.7			—			1,183.40
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			2.5			—			2.5
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	19.8			45.5			(33.9		)	—			31.4
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	1.5			3			135.5			—			140
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	21.3		$	48.5		$	101.6		$	—		$	171.4
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
	For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	32.8		$	9.7		$	36.3		$	—		$	78.8
	Investing activities
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	(4.6		)	(7.1		)	(7.7		)	—			(19.4		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			—			0.1			—			0.1
	Other	(3.3		)	—			—			—			(3.3		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7.9		)	(7.1		)	(7.6		)	—			(22.6		)
Financing activities
Net borrowings under revolver	11			—			—			—			11
Payments of long-term debt	—			—			(0.5		)	—			(0.5		)
Cash dividends paid	(22.7		)	—			—			—			(22.7		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(67.5		)	—			—			—			(67.5		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	14.1			—			—			—			14.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.3			—			—			—			3.3
Net cash used in financing activities	(61.8		)	—			(0.5		)	—			(62.3		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(4.3		)	—			(4.3		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(36.9		)	2.6			23.9			—			(10.4		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	38.4			0.4			111.6			—			150.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	1.5		$	3		$	135.5		$	—		$	140

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation1

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Results of Operations	'
	The Company’s unaudited quarterly results of operations are as follows:
		2013
	(In millions, except per share data)	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	Revenue	$	645.9	$	587.8	$	716.6	$	740.8
	Gross profit	262.1		241.1		286		275.3
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	29.8		17.9		54.4		(1.7		)
	Net earnings (loss) per share (1):
	Basic	$	0.3	$	0.18	$	0.55	$	(0.02	)
	Diluted	0.3		0.18		0.54		(0.02		)
		2012
	(In millions, except per share data)	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter (2)
	Revenue	$	322.8	$	312.7	$	353.1	$	652.2
	Gross profit	132.2		118.1		138.6		239.3
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	31.2		20.5		32.7		(3.7		)
	Net earnings (loss) per share (1):
	Basic	$	0.33	$	0.21	$	0.34	$	(0.04	)
	Diluted	0.32		0.21		0.33		(0.04		)
	(1)	Earnings per share amounts are based on each quarter's calculation and may not equal the amount calculated for the year.
	(2)	The results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 reflect the inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Swap
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fiscal Year Period	52	52	52
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$0.70	'	'
Amortization expense for other intangible assets	18.4	6.5	'
Recognized compensation costs for grants	28.2	15	14.1
Income tax benefits for grants	9.3	4.9	4.5
Weighted-average fair values for options granted	$5.24	$5.36	$5.23
Common stock issued	100,817,972	98,749,221	'
Cancellation of restricted stock awards, shares	219,228	'	'
Options granted to purchase shares of common stock being antidilutive	449,036	775,182	677,754
Carrying value of the Company's long-term debt, including current maturities	1,150	1,250	'
Fair value of the Company's long-term debt, including current maturities	1,183.80	1,308.90	'
Number of interest rate swap agreement	1	'	'
Financial instrument expiration date	6-Oct-17	'	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common stock issued	2,371,937	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Building and improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciable life	'14 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Machinery, equipment and software [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciable life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Building and improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciable life	'20 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Machinery, equipment and software [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciable life	'10 years	'	'
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	129.1	111.9	'
Range of maturities for foreign exchange contracts	'364 days	'336 days	'
Interest rate swap [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative notional amount	$455.50	$462.20	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Gross Carrying Value and Accumulated Amortization of Finite Lived Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying value	$158.70	$167.30
Accumulated amortization	32	13.8
Net	126.7	153.5
Customer relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Average remaining life (years)	'18 years	'19 years
Gross carrying value	100.5	110.5
Accumulated amortization	6.4	1.3
Net	94.1	109.2
Licensing arrangements [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Average remaining life (years)	'3 years	'4 years
Gross carrying value	28.8	28.1
Accumulated amortization	8.3	1.5
Net	20.5	26.6
Developed product technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Average remaining life (years)	'4 years	'5 years
Gross carrying value	14.9	14.5
Accumulated amortization	3.8	0.7
Net	11.1	13.8
Backlog [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Average remaining life (years)	'0 years	'1 year
Gross carrying value	5.2	5.1
Accumulated amortization	5.2	2.3
Net	0	2.8
Net favorable leases and other [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Average remaining life (years)	'2 years	'2 years
Gross carrying value	9.3	9.1
Accumulated amortization	8.3	8
Net	$1	$1.10

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Aggregate Future Amortization Expense for Intangibles Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
2014	$15.50
2015	15.3
2016	13.5
2017	8.4
2018	$5

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Other Non-Amortizable Intangibles (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill, Beginning balance	$459.90	$38.90
Goodwill, Acquisition adjustments	'	419.6
Goodwill, Foreign currency translation effects	-3.8	1.4
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	-10.8	'
Goodwill, Ending balance	445.3	459.9
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Other non-amortizable intangibles, Beginning balance	679.8	17.4
Other non-amortizable intangibles, Acquisition adjustments	'	661.8
Other non-amortizable intangibles, Foreign currency translation effects	0.7	0.6
Other non-amortizable intangibles, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	10	'
Other non-amortizable intangibles, Ending balance	690.5	679.8
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill and other intangibles total, Beginning balance	1,139.70	56.3
Goodwill and other intangibles total, Acquisition adjustments	'	1,081.40
Goodwill and other intangibles total, Foreign currency translation effects	-3.1	2
Goodwill and other intangibles total, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	-0.8	'
Goodwill and other intangibles total, Ending balance	$1,135.80	$1,139.70

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Weighted-Average Assumptions to Estimates Fair Value of Stock Options Granted (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'		'		'
Expected market price volatility	33.20%	[1]	37.80%	[1]	38.60%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate	0.60%	[2]	0.60%	[2]	1.80%	[2]
Dividend yield	1.20%	[3]	1.30%	[3]	1.60%	[3]
Expected term	'4 years	[4]	'4 years	[4]	'4 years	[4]
[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.

Summary_of_Significant_Account8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 07, 2013

Jun. 15, 2013

Mar. 23, 2013

Sep. 08, 2012

Jun. 16, 2012

Mar. 24, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

$54.40

$17.90

$29.80

$32.70

$20.50

$31.20

($1.70)

($3.70)

[1]

$100.40

$80.70

$123.30

Numerator:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.3

-1.7

-2.6

Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

98.1

79

120.7

Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.1

0.1

0.1

Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$98.20

$79.10

$120.80

Denominator:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,253,617

97,632,336

97,821,198

Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,308,162

-2,757,836

-2,865,082

Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

96,945,455

94,874,500

94,956,116

Effect of dilutive stock options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,993,343

2,154,152

2,501,224

Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

98,938,798

97,028,652

97,457,340

Net earnings per share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basic (in dollars per share)

$0.55

[2]

$0.18

[2]

$0.30

[2]

$0.34

[2]

$0.21

[2]

$0.33

[2]

($0.02)

[2]

($0.04)

[1],[2]

$1.01

$0.84

$1.27

Diluted (in dollars per share)

$0.54

[2]

$0.18

[2]

$0.30

[2]

$0.33

[2]

$0.21

[2]

$0.32

[2]

($0.02)

[2]

($0.04)

[1],[2]

$0.99

$0.81

$1.24

[1]

The results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 reflect the inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

[2]

Earnings per share amounts are based on each quarter's calculation and may not equal the amount calculated for the year.

Summary_of_Significant_Account9

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Level 2 [Member], USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign exchange contracts, asset	$1.70	$0
Foreign exchange contracts, liability	2.3	2.3
Interest rate swap, asset	0.9	0
Interest rate swap, liability	$0	$1.50

Inventories_Additional_Informa

Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
LIFO inventory amount	$59.30	$62.70
Excess of FIFO over LIFO value	$21.80	$21.60

Indebtedness_Schedule_of_Borro

Indebtedness (Schedule of Borrowings) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total interest-bearing debt	$1,150	$1,250
Less: current maturities of long-term debt	-53.3	-30.7
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,096.70	1,219.30
Public Bonds [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total interest-bearing debt	375	375
Term Loan A [Member] | October Tenth Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total interest-bearing debt	775	550
Term Loan B [Member] | October Ninth Two Thousand Nineteenth [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total interest-bearing debt	$0	$325

Indebtedness_Additional_Inform

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

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Oct. 09, 2012

Oct. 10, 2013

Oct. 10, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Alternative Base Rate [Member]

Alternative Base Rate [Member]

Euro Currency Rate [Member]

Euro Currency Rate [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Foreign Currency Subfacility [Member]

Swingline Subfacility [Member]

Letter of Credit Subfacility [Member]

Public Bonds [Member]

Public Bonds [Member]

Modified Credit Agreement [Member]

Modified Credit Agreement [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Term Loan A [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$200

'

'

'

'

'

$375

$1,350

$775

'

'

'

'

Debt extinguishment costs

13.1

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable rate (percent)

'

'

'

1.25%

0.38%

2.25%

1.38%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revolving credit facility amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100

50

50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.5

1.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative notional amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

455.5

462.2

Interest rate (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.13%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortized deferred financing costs

6.1

1.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate swap, asset

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.9

0

'

'

Interest rate swap, liability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$1.50

'

'

Indebtedness_Schedule_of_Annua

Indebtedness - Schedule of Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$53.30
2015	63
2016	77.5
2017	77.5
2018	503.7
Thereafter	$375

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'		'	'
Beginning balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($87.50)		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	57.2		'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	32.4		'	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	-11.3		'	'
Net reclassifications	21.1		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	78.3		-16.5	-29.9
Ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-9.2		-87.5	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	78.2		-16.5	-29.9
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	'		'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'		'	'
Beginning balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	5.9		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-5.4		'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0		'	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	0		'	'
Net reclassifications	0		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-5.4		'	'
Ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0.5		'	'
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	'		'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'		'	'
Beginning balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-90.7		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	61.4		'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	30.5	[1]	'	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	-10.7		'	'
Net reclassifications	19.8		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	81.2		'	'
Ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-9.5		'	'
Interest rate swap [Member]	'		'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'		'	'
Beginning balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-1		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1.6		'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0		'	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	0		'	'
Net reclassifications	0		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1.6		'	'
Ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0.6		'	'
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'		'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'		'	'
Beginning balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-1.7		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-0.4		'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1.9	[2]	'	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	-0.6		'	'
Net reclassifications	1.3		'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0.9		'	'
Ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($0.80)		'	'
[1]	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see Note 7 for additional details).
[2]	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_P

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'
Land	$3.90	$3.90
Buildings and improvements	119	107
Machinery and equipment	192.1	180.1
Software	101.1	93.8
Gross cost	416.1	384.8
Less: accumulated depreciation	264.2	235.1
Property, plant and equipment, net	$151.90	$149.70

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_F

Property, Plant and Equipment - Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
2014	$51.50
2015	45.4
2016	38.8
2017	31.6
2018	27.1
Thereafter	$84.30

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_A

Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation	$37.80	$21.20	$14.90
Operating Leases, rent expense, minimum rentals	$55.90	$29.40	$20.10

Capital_Stock_Additional_Infor

Capital Stock - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 22, 2014

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Mar. 23, 2013

Mar. 24, 2012

Mar. 23, 2013

Mar. 24, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Stock option [Member]

Stock option [Member]

Stock option [Member]

Restricted stock [Member]

Restricted stock [Member]

Restricted stock [Member]

Performance Awards [Member]

Performance Awards [Member]

Performance Awards [Member]

Series A junior participating preferred stock [Member]

Series B junior participating preferred stock [Member]

Available For Issuance [Member]

Option Or Stock Appreciation Right [Member]

Non-Stock Option Awards [Member]

Share Repurchase Program [Member]

Share Repurchase Program [Member]

Employee Transactions [Member]

Employee Transactions [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares authorized

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

$200

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase of common stock for treasury

'

0.8

14.1

67.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

2.4

0.8

11.7

'

'

Preferred stock, par or stated value Per Share

'

$1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock incentive units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,950,232

1

2.6

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum expiry period of options granted from the grant date

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period of options granted

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lapsing period of restrictions related to restricted stock issued

'

'three- to five-year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total pretax intrinsic value of options exercised

'

12.8

30.1

14.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares and stock option grants

'

'

'

'

4.3

2.9

2.4

13.8

11.6

6.5

8

3.5

4.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average period of recognition

'

'

'

'

'1 year 3 months 18 days

'1 year 2 months 12 days

'1 year 0 months 0 days

'1 year 10 months 24 days

'2 years 1 month 6 days

'2 years 0 months 0 days

'1 year 2 months 12 days

'1 year 2 months 12 days

'2 years 0 months 0 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Closing stock price

'

$33.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options exercisable and in-the-money, number

'

4,004,398

3,972,228

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options exercisable and in-the-money, weighted average exercise price

'

$13.54

$12.18

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total fair value of shares vested

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.70

$14.90

$6.20

$0.60

$17.50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lapsing period of restrictions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'5 years

Capital_Stock_Summary_of_Trans

Capital Stock - Summary of Transactions Under Stock Option Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Shares Under Option, Beginning Balance	5,500,982	7,389,968	8,497,820	'
Granted, Shares Under Option	1,489,813	902,554	797,498	'
Exercised, Shares Under Option	-851,874	-2,729,502	-1,775,342	'
Cancelled, Shares Under Option	-107,680	-62,038	-130,008	'
Shares Under Option, Ending Balance	6,031,241	5,500,982	7,389,968	8,497,820
Estimated forfeitures, Shares Under Option	-10,585	'	'	'
Vested or expected to vest at December 29, 2012, Shares Under Option	6,020,656	'	'	'
Nonvested at December 29, 2012 and expected to vest, Shares Under Option	-2,016,258	'	'	'
Outstanding options, exercisable	4,004,398	'	'	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$13.84	$11.70	$10.74	'
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$21.76	$19.85	$18.38	'
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$11.46	$9.95	$9.95	'
Cancelled, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$20.89	$17.78	$13.40	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$16	$13.84	$11.70	$10.74
Vested or expected to vest at December 29, 2012, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$15.99	'	'	'
Weighted-average exercise price of options, exercisable	$13.54	'	'	'
Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	'6 years 2 months 12 days	'5 years 10 months 24 days	'5 years 6 months	'5 years 8 months 12 days
Average Remaining Contractual term, Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013	'6 years 2 months 12 days	'	'	'
Average Remaining Contractual term, Exercisable at December 28, 2013	'5 years	'	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$104.90	$34.40	$45.70	$44.30
Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	104.8	'	'	'
Exercisable at December 28, 2013, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$79.50	'	'	'

Capital_Stock_Summary_of_Nonve

Capital Stock - Summary of Nonvested Restricted Shares Issued Under Stock Award Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted stock [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested shares, Beginning balance	1,398,462	1,491,858	1,527,092
Shares, granted	744,287	703,348	400,854
Shares, vested	-102,724	-730,434	-330,372
Shares, forfeited	-109,600	-66,310	-105,716
Nonvested shares, Ending balance	1,930,425	1,398,462	1,491,858
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$16.58	$12.89	$11.28
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, granted	$22.18	$20.14	$18.29
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested	$15.35	$12.51	$12.14
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, forfeited	$19.96	$16.13	$12.36
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$18.61	$16.58	$12.89
Performance Awards [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested shares, Beginning balance	779,394	1,282,660	949,050
Shares, granted	789,814	401,190	412,296
Shares, vested	-28,580	-872,352	0
Shares, forfeited	-109,628	-32,104	-78,686
Nonvested shares, Ending balance	1,431,000	779,394	1,282,660
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$18.93	$12.69	$10.22
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, granted	$21.52	$19.89	$18.32
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested	$13.62	$10.63	$0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, forfeited	$20.99	$12.82	$12.38
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$20.31	$18.93	$12.69

Retirement_Plans_Additional_In

Retirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred compensation agreement, minimum	'15 years	'	'
Deferred compensation agreement, maximum	'18 years	'	'
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$49.40	$46.70	'
Defined contribution plan cost recognized	4.8	2.9	2.5
Defined contribution plan at foreign subsidiary	1.5	0.9	0.9
Deferred recognized compensation liability	2.6	3	'
Accumulated benefit obligations for all defined benefit pension plans and the SERP	380.1	425.4	'
Prior service cost expected to be recognized in net periodic pension expense	0.1	'	'
Actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	7.4	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	37.3	27.9	17.5
Amortization of Unrecognized net actuarial losses exceeding certain corridors period	'5 years	'	'
Equity securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fixed income securities should not exceed	75.00%	'	'
Fixed income securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fixed income securities should not exceed	40.00%	'	'
Pension [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number Of Retirement Plans	3	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	29.2	20.2	12.6
Company expects to contribute to qualified defined benefit pension plans	4.7	'	'
Defined Contribution [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number Of Retirement Plans	2	'	'
SERP [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Company expects to contribute to qualified defined benefit pension plans	$3.80	'	'

Retirement_Plans_Changes_in_Co

Retirement Plans - Changes in Company's Assets and Related Obligations for its Pension Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Change in projected benefit obligations:	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$445.20	$269.10	'
PLG projected benefit obligations at acquisition date	0	109.7	'
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	9	7.7	6.5
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	18.8	15.3	13.4
Actuarial (gains) losses	-62.3	55.7	'
Benefits paid to plan participants	-15.3	-12.3	'
Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	395.4	445.2	269.1
Change in fair value of pension assets:	'	'	'
Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	277.3	163.1	'
PLG fair value of pension assets at acquisition date	0	72	'
Actual return on plan assets	53.1	26	'
Benefits paid to plan participants	-15.3	-12.3	'
Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	319.6	277.3	163.1
Funded status	-75.8	-167.9	'
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:	'	'	'
Non-current assets	2.3	0	'
Current liabilities	-3.9	-2.4	'
Non-current liabilities	-74.2	-165.5	'
Net amount recognized	-75.8	-167.9	'
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:	'	'	'
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(9.3) and $(90.5))	-13.1	-137.9	'
Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.2) and $(0.2))	-0.2	-0.4	'
Net amount recognized	-13.3	-138.3	'
Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):	'	'	'
Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	-75.8	-167.9	'
Nonqualified trust assets	49.4	46.7	'
Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	-26.4	-121.2	'
Pension [Member]	'	'	'
Change in fair value of pension assets:	'	'	'
Company contributions	2.4	26.7	'
SERP [Member]	'	'	'
Change in fair value of pension assets:	'	'	'
Company contributions	$2.10	$1.80	'

Retirement_Plans_Changes_in_Co1

Retirement Plans - Changes in Company's Assets and Related Obligations for its Pension Plans (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Unrecognized net actuarial loss amount net of tax	$9.30	$90.50
Unrecognized prior service cost amount net of tax	$0.20	$0.20

Retirement_Plans_Summary_of_Ne

Retirement Plans - Summary of Net Pension and Serp Expense Recognized (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	($9)	($7.70)	($6.50)
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	-18.8	-15.3	-13.4
Expected return on pension assets	21	15.9	14.3
Net amortization loss	-30.5	-20.8	-11.9
Net pension expense	($37.30)	($27.90)	($17.50)

Retirement_Plans_Weighted_Aver

Retirement Plans - Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:	'	'
Discount rate	5.26%	4.30%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:	'	'
Discount rate	4.30%	5.14%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.68%	7.68%
Pension [Member]	'	'
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	4.85%	4.85%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	4.85%	4.85%
SERP [Member]	'	'
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	7.00%	7.00%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	7.00%	7.00%

Retirement_Plans_Asset_Allocat

Retirement Plans - Asset Allocations (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$319.60	$277.30	$163.10
Expenses payable to plan sponsor	-1.2	'	'
Equity securities, Percentage	100.00%	100.00%	'
Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	43.5	38.3	'
Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	277.3	239	'
Equity securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	211.5	198.4	'
Equity securities, Percentage	66.00%	71.60%	'
Equity securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	15.4	12.8	'
Equity securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	196.1	185.6	'
Fixed income securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	107.9	78.9	'
Equity securities, Percentage	33.60%	28.40%	'
Fixed income securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	26.7	25.5	'
Fixed income securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	81.2	53.4	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1.4	'	'
Equity securities, Percentage	0.40%	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1.4	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	'	'
Subtotal [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$320.80	'	'

Retirement_Plans_Expected_Bene

Retirement Plans - Expected Benefit Payments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$19
2015	19.6
2016	20.5
2017	21.2
2018	22
2019-2023	$123.60

Income_Taxes_Geographic_Compon

Income Taxes - Geographic Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
United States	$76.70	$38.30	$105.50
Foreign	51	55.9	63.4
Earnings before income taxes	$127.70	$94.20	$168.90

Income_Taxes_Provisions_for_In

Income Taxes - Provisions for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current expense:	'	'	'
Federal	$37.10	$15.30	$22.90
State	2.2	1.4	0.1
Foreign	15	3.1	15.1
Deferred expense (credit):	'	'	'
Federal	-23.5	-5.1	5.8
State	-3	-0.4	0.5
Foreign	-1.1	-0.9	1.2
Total provision for income taxes	$26.70	$13.40	$45.60

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, Valuation Allowance	$29.70	$3.20	'	'
Change in the total valuation allowance	-26.5	-0.7	'	'
Portion of the unrecognized tax benefits if recognized, reduction of annual effective tax rate	7.3	8.5	'	'
Interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits	2.2	2	'	'
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	367	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	214.2	171.4	140	150.4
Foreign country [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	20.3	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	1.5	'	'	'
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	73.1	'	'	'
Other Business Unit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards	26.4	'	'	'
Purchase Price Allocation Adjustments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, Valuation Allowance	-26.4	'	'	'
Change in the total valuation allowance	0.8	'	'	'
Total From Foreign Countries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$180.20	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense, Net of Federal Income Tax Rate (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$44.70	$33	$59.10
State income taxes, net of federal income tax	0.5	0.2	1
Research and development credits	-2.2	0	-0.6
Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	-1.2	-6.7	3.5
Change in valuation allowance	0.1	0.7	1.1
Change in state tax rates	-2	0	0
Non deductible expenses	0.9	4.9	0.7
Other	0.9	0	0
Total provision for income taxes	26.7	13.4	45.6
CAYMAN ISLANDS	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	-5.4	-4.6	-3.2
BERMUDA	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	2.7	1.7	0
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	1.7	-2	-1.4
HONG KONG	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:	-17.1	-12.2	-12.8
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:	$3.10	($1.60)	($1.80)

Income_Taxes_Significant_Compo

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred income tax assets:	'	'
Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$18.70	$16.50
Deferred compensation accruals	11	9.9
Accrued pension expense	26.6	58.9
Stock-based compensation	16.2	7.7
Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	32.1	3.9
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other Until Paid	9.2	10.1
Other amounts not deductible until paid	0.7	1.4
Total gross deferred income tax assets	114.5	108.4
Less valuation allowance	-29.7	-3.2
Net deferred income tax assets	84.8	105.2
Deferred income tax liabilities:	'	'
Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	-5.3	-9.9
Intangible assets	-294.8	-302
Other	-6.1	-4.9
Total deferred income tax liabilities	-306.2	-316.8
Net deferred income tax liabilities	($221.40)	($211.60)

Income_Taxes_Summarizes_Unreco

Income Taxes - Summarizes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning balance	$9.80	$13.80
Increase related to current year business acquisition	0	2.6
Increases related to current year tax positions	2	1.5
Decreases related to prior years positions	-0.4	-4.8
Settlements	0	-2.7
Decrease due to lapse of statute	-2.8	-0.6
Ending balance	$8.60	$9.80

Litigation_and_Contingencies_M

Litigation and Contingencies - Minimum Royalty and Advertising Obligations Due Under Terms of Certain Licenses Held by Company (Detail) (Minimum [Member], USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Royalty Payments Expense [Member]	'
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'
2014	$1.90
2015	1.7
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
Thereafter	0
Advertising Expense [Member]	'
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'
2014	8
2015	9
2016	3.1
2017	2.7
2018	2.8
Thereafter	$5.90

Litigation_and_Contingencies_A

Litigation and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Incurred royalty expense	$1.70	$2.80	$3.30
Incurred advertising expense	$4.40	$4.10	$3.30

Business_Segments_Additional_I

Business Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
	Segment
	Brand
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of brands	16
Number of operating groups	3
Percentage of sources of footwear products from unrelated suppliers in foreign country region	98.00%

Business_Segments_Business_Seg

Business Segments - Business Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 07, 2013

Jun. 15, 2013

Mar. 23, 2013

Sep. 08, 2012

Jun. 16, 2012

Mar. 24, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

$716.60

$587.80

$645.90

$353.10

$312.70

$322.80

$740.80

$652.20

[1]

$2,691.10

$1,640.80

$1,409.10

Operating profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

192.3

113.7

170.2

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

56.2

27.7

15.9

Additions to property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41.7

14.9

19.4

Total assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,622.20

2,614.40

2,622.20

2,614.40

851.7

Goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

445.3

459.9

445.3

459.9

38.9

Lifestyle Group [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,086.60

309.6

147.4

Operating profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

168.2

44.6

32.2

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.5

2

0.5

Additions to property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18.3

1.7

1.9

Total assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,431.10

1,338.30

1,431.10

1,338.30

76.2

Goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

329

349.5

329

349.5

6.4

Performance Group [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

945.8

674.6

619.4

Operating profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

179.8

128.4

135.5

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.7

3

3

Additions to property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.3

1.9

3.7

Total assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

476.4

513.7

476.4

513.7

231.2

Goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

92.8

87

92.8

87

10.4

Heritage Group [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

567.4

563.9

553.8

Operating profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85.7

83.5

91.6

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.2

1.2

1.1

Additions to property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.9

0.3

1.5

Total assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

247.2

319

247.2

319

234

Goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

23.5

23.4

23.5

23.4

22.1

Other Business Unit [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

91.3

92.7

88.5

Operating profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.2

-1.1

0

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.1

4

3.6

Additions to property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.4

2.5

1.1

Total assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

56.9

80.8

56.9

80.8

60.4

Corporate [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-241.6

-141.7

-89.1

Depreciation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40.7

17.5

7.7

Additions to property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.8

8.5

11.2

Total assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

$410.60

$362.60

$410.60

$362.60

$249.90

[1]

The results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 reflect the inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

Business_Segments_Geographic_I

Business Segments - Geographic Information, Based on Shipping Destination, Related to Revenue from External Customers (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	$2,691.10	$1,640.80	$1,409.10
United States [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	1,984.80	1,079.90	842
Europe [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	362	310.1	336.9
CANADA	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	166.2	112.6	114
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	178.1	138.2	116.2
Foreign [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	$706.30	$560.90	$567.10

Business_Segments_Companys_Lon

Business Segments - Company's Long-Lived Assets (Primarily Property, Plant and Equipment) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	$151.90	$151	$80.30
United States [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	136.7	136.8	71.4
Foreign [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	$15.20	$14.20	$8.90

Restructuring_Activities_Addit

Restructuring Activities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total amount expected to be incurred relating to the Restructuring Plan	$8	'	'
Restructuring costs	$7.60	$0	$0

Restructuring_Activities_Liabi

Restructuring Activities - Liability Established by Company in Connection with Restructuring Plan by Category of Costs (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$0	'	'
Restructuring costs	7.6	0	0
Amounts paid	-1.4	0	-1
Charges against assets	-5.7	'	'
Ending Balance	0.5	0	'
Severance and employee related [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	0	'	'
Restructuring costs	1.4	'	'
Amounts paid	-1.4	'	'
Charges against assets	0	'	'
Ending Balance	0	'	'
Facility exit costs and other [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	0	'	'
Restructuring costs	6.2	'	'
Amounts paid	0	'	'
Charges against assets	-5.7	'	'
Ending Balance	$0.50	'	'

Business_Acquisitions_Addition

Business Acquisitions (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 09, 2012	Dec. 29, 2012
				PLG [Member]	PLG [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Business acquisition price paid in cash	'	'	'	$1,249.50	$88.80
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	41.5	32.5	0	'	'
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	0	4.5	0	'	'
Compensation costs	26.2	'	'	'	'
Amortization of other purchased services	10.6	'	'	'	'
Amortization of short-lived intangible assets	2.4	'	'	'	'
Professional and legal fees	2.3	14.9	'	'	'
Business Combination Acquisition Related Transaction And Integration Costs Total	'	42.2	'	'	'
Acquisition-related interest expense	0	5.2	0	'	'
Taxes, Other	'	9.7	'	'	'
Other Purchased Services	'	5.2	'	'	'
Severance Costs	'	2.7	'	'	'
Net reduction to goodwill	-10.8	'	'	'	'
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	408.8	419.6	'	'	'
Value of inventory	203.5	203.5	'	'	4
Fixed assets written up to estimated fair market value	'	'	'	'	$18.80

Business_Acquisition_Assets_Ac

Business Acquisition (Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 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	408.8	419.6
Intangible assets	821.8	820.6
Other	11.2	11.2
Total assets acquired	1,724	1,729.30
Accounts payable	97.4	97.4
Other accrued liabilities	42.2	40
Deferred income taxes	287.2	294.7
Accrued pension liabilities	37.7	37.7
Other liabilities	10	10
Total liabilities assumed	474.5	479.8
Net assets acquired	1,249.50	1,249.50
Accounts receivable, Measurement period adjustments	4.3	'
Goodwill, Measurement period adjustments	-10.8	'
Intangibles assets, Measurement period adjustments	1.2	'
Total assets acquired, Measurement period adjustments	-5.3	'
Other accrued liabilities, Measurement period adjustments	2.2	'
Deferred income taxes, Measurement period adjustments	-7.5	'
Total liabilities assumed, Measurement period adjustments	($5.30)	'

Business_Acquisitions_Addition1

Business Acquisitions (Addition to Goodwill within Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	$408.80	$419.60
Performance Group [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	82.5	'
Lifestyle Group [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	$326.30	'

Business_Acquisitions_Intangib

Business Acquisitions (Intangible Assets Acquired in Acquisition) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	$821.80	820.6
Trade names and trademarks [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	671.8	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'Indefinite	'
Customer lists [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	100.5	'
Customer lists [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'3 years	'
Customer lists [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'20 years	'
Licensing agreements [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	28.8	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'3 years	'4 years
Licensing agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'4 years	'
Licensing agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'5 years	'
Developed product technology [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	14.9	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'4 years	'5 years
Developed product technology [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'3 years	'
Developed product technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'5 years	'
Backlog [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	5.2	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'0 years	'1 year
Backlog [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'6 months	'
Net favorable leases [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	$0.60	'
Net favorable leases [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'10 years	'

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_P2

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds Narrative Disclosures (Details)	Dec. 28, 2013
Subsidiary Guarantors of the Bonds [Abstract]	'
Ownership percentage by parent of guarantor subsidiaries	100.00%

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_P3

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 07, 2013

Jun. 15, 2013

Mar. 23, 2013

Sep. 08, 2012

Jun. 16, 2012

Mar. 24, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

$716.60

$587.80

$645.90

$353.10

$312.70

$322.80

$740.80

$652.20

[1]

$2,691.10

$1,640.80

$1,409.10

Cost of goods sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,619

1,008.10

852.3

Restructuring costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.6

0

0

Gross profit

286

241.1

262.1

138.6

118.1

132.2

275.3

239.3

[1]

1,064.50

628.2

556.8

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

4.5

0

Selling, general and administrative expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

830.7

482

386.6

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41.5

32.5

0

Operating profit (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

192.3

113.7

170.2

Other expenses:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

52

14

1

Debt extinguishment costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.1

0

0

Acquisition-related interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

5.2

0

Other expense (income), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.5

0.3

0.3

Total other expenses (income)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

64.6

19.5

1.3

Earnings before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

127.7

94.2

168.9

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26.7

13.4

45.6

Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101

80.8

123.3

Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101

80.8

123.3

Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.6

0.1

0

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

54.4

17.9

29.8

32.7

20.5

31.2

-1.7

-3.7

[1]

100.4

80.7

123.3

Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101

80.8

123.3

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign currency translation adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5.4

5.7

-11.3

Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.9

-5

5.1

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.6

-1

'

Pension adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

81.2

16.2

23.7

Other comprehensive income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

78.3

-16.5

-29.9

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

179.3

64.3

93.4

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.5

0

0

Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

178.8

64.3

93.4

Parent [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

538.2

527.1

524.7

Cost of goods sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

383.8

390.6

384.3

Restructuring costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.1

'

'

Gross profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

154.3

135.7

140.4

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.8

'

Selling, general and administrative expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

139

123

136.2

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16.9

31.3

'

Operating profit (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1.6

-18.6

4.2

Other expenses:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

52.1

13.9

1.1

Debt extinguishment costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.1

'

'

Acquisition-related interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.2

'

Other expense (income), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3.7

0.4

0.1

Total other expenses (income)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

61.5

19.5

1.2

Earnings before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-63.1

-38.1

3

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.5

12.3

41.9

Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-64.6

-50.4

-38.9

Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

165

131.1

162.2

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.4

80.7

123.3

Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.4

80.7

123.3

Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.4

80.7

123.3

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign currency translation adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5.4

5.7

-11.3

Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.9

-5

5.1

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.6

-1

'

Pension adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

81.2

16.2

23.7

Other comprehensive income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

78.3

-16.5

-29.9

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

178.7

64.2

93.4

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.1

-0.1

'

Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

178.8

64.3

93.4

Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,849.10

1,065.70

504.7

Cost of goods sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,207.90

780.6

306.3

Restructuring costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Gross profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

641.2

281.4

198.4

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.7

'

Selling, general and administrative expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

506.7

206

98.1

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14.9

1.2

'

Operating profit (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

119.6

74.2

100.3

Other expenses:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.2

-0.2

0

Debt extinguishment costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Acquisition-related interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Other expense (income), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.1

-0.2

0.1

Total other expenses (income)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.1

-0.4

0.1

Earnings before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

119.7

74.6

100.2

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19.3

-0.1

0

Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.4

74.7

100.2

Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

114.5

54.4

59.7

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

214.9

129.1

159.9

Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

214.9

129.1

159.9

Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

214.9

129.1

159.9

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign currency translation adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Pension adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.1

0

0

Other comprehensive income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.1

0

0

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

228

129.1

159.9

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

228

129.1

159.9

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

774.4

539.2

490

Cost of goods sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

415.4

277.1

232.1

Restructuring costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.5

'

'

Gross profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

351.5

262.1

257.9

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Selling, general and administrative expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

267.5

204.7

191.3

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.7

0

'

Operating profit (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

74.3

57.4

66.6

Other expenses:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.1

0.3

-0.1

Debt extinguishment costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Acquisition-related interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Other expense (income), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.1

0.1

0.1

Total other expenses (income)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.2

0.4

0

Earnings before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

71.1

57

66.6

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.9

1.2

3.7

Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

65.2

55.8

62.9

Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21.7

61.2

71.1

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

86.9

117

134

Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.6

0.1

'

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

86.3

116.9

134

Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

86.9

117

134

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign currency translation adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5.4

5.7

-11.3

Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.9

-5

5.1

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Pension adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other comprehensive income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4.5

0.7

-6.2

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

82.4

117.7

127.8

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.6

0.1

'

Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

81.8

117.6

127.8

Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,470.60

-491.2

-110.3

Cost of goods sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,388.10

-440.2

-70.4

Restructuring costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Gross profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-82.5

-51

-39.9

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Selling, general and administrative expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-82.5

-51.7

-39

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Operating profit (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0.7

-0.9

Other expenses:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Debt extinguishment costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Acquisition-related interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Other expense (income), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Total other expenses (income)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Earnings before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0.7

-0.9

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0.7

-0.9

Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-301.2

-246.7

-293

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-301.2

-246

-293.9

Less: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-301.2

-246

-293.9

Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-301.2

-246

-293.9

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign currency translation adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.4

-5.7

11.3

Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.9

5

-5.1

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Pension adjustments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13.1

0

0

Other comprehensive income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8.6

-0.7

6.2

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-309.8

-246.7

-287.7

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($309.80)

($246.70)

($287.70)

[1]

The results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 reflect the inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_P4

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$214.20	$171.40	$140	$150.40
Accounts receivable, net	398.1	353.6	'	'
Inventories:	'	'	'	'
Finished products	406	431.8	'	'
Raw materials and work-in-process	22.2	34.4	'	'
Total Inventory	428.2	466.2	'	'
Deferred income taxes	29.1	28	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	48.4	55.7	'	'
Total current assets	1,118	1,074.90	'	'
Property, plant and equipment:	'	'	'	'
Gross cost	416.1	384.8	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	-264.2	-235.1	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	151.9	149.7	'	'
Other assets:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	445.3	459.9	38.9	'
Indefinite-lived intangibles	690.5	679.8	17.4	'
Amortizable intangibles, net	126.7	153.5	'	'
Deferred income taxes	3.4	0.9	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	22	38.9	'	'
Other	64.4	56.8	'	'
Intercompany accounts receivable	0	0	'	'
Investment in affiliates	0	0	'	'
Total other assets	1,352.30	1,389.80	'	'
Total assets	2,622.20	2,614.40	851.7	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	135.2	160.9	'	'
Accrued salaries and wages	41.5	36.4	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	99.3	91.3	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	53.3	30.7	'	'
Total current liabilities	329.3	319.3	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,096.70	1,219.30	'	'
Accrued pension liabilities	74.2	165.5	'	'
Deferred income taxes	253.9	240.5	'	'
Intercompany accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	26.7	26.1	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'	'	'
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	837.6	642.4	'	'
Non-controlling interest	3.8	1.3	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	841.4	643.7	578.7	543.9
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	2,622.20	2,614.40	'	'
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	18.8	21.3	1.5	38.4
Accounts receivable, net	63.9	107.7	'	'
Inventories:	'	'	'	'
Finished products	55	57.9	'	'
Raw materials and work-in-process	-0.1	1.6	'	'
Total Inventory	54.9	59.5	'	'
Deferred income taxes	15.3	9.5	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	26.9	35.9	'	'
Total current assets	179.8	233.9	'	'
Property, plant and equipment:	'	'	'	'
Gross cost	223.7	212.1	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	-174.4	-165.2	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	49.3	46.9	'	'
Other assets:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	7.7	7.3	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.4	4.1	'	'
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.2	0.2	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0.9	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	22	38.9	'	'
Other	46	40.4	'	'
Intercompany accounts receivable	0	0	'	'
Investment in affiliates	3,033.20	2,585.40	'	'
Total other assets	3,113.50	2,677.20	'	'
Total assets	3,342.60	2,958	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	31.6	30	'	'
Accrued salaries and wages	27	10.4	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	40.8	39.5	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	53.3	30.7	'	'
Total current liabilities	152.7	110.6	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,096.70	1,219.30	'	'
Accrued pension liabilities	60.9	127.3	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-38.2	-52.2	'	'
Intercompany accounts payable	1,220.50	900.3	'	'
Other liabilities	12.4	10.3	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'	'	'
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	837.6	642.4	'	'
Non-controlling interest	0	0	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	837.6	642.4	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	3,342.60	2,958	'	'
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	15	48.5	3	0.4
Accounts receivable, net	213.2	143	'	'
Inventories:	'	'	'	'
Finished products	270.8	278.8	'	'
Raw materials and work-in-process	0.9	4.2	'	'
Total Inventory	271.7	283	'	'
Deferred income taxes	12.6	17.6	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11.1	9.5	'	'
Total current assets	523.6	501.6	'	'
Property, plant and equipment:	'	'	'	'
Gross cost	143.2	119.2	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	-57.4	-36	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	85.8	83.2	'	'
Other assets:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	354.3	365.3	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangibles	674.7	664.4	'	'
Amortizable intangibles, net	126.4	153.1	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0	'	'
Other	12.3	12.7	'	'
Intercompany accounts receivable	1,445.40	1,114.80	'	'
Investment in affiliates	555.6	219.8	'	'
Total other assets	3,168.70	2,530.10	'	'
Total assets	3,778.10	3,114.90	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	61.7	91.8	'	'
Accrued salaries and wages	8.6	20	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	22.1	27.7	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	92.4	139.5	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	0	0	'	'
Accrued pension liabilities	13.3	38.2	'	'
Deferred income taxes	287.7	291.3	'	'
Intercompany accounts payable	153.7	11	'	'
Other liabilities	11.5	10.7	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'	'	'
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	3,219.50	2,624.20	'	'
Non-controlling interest	0	0	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	3,219.50	2,624.20	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	3,778.10	3,114.90	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	180.4	101.6	135.5	111.6
Accounts receivable, net	121	102.9	'	'
Inventories:	'	'	'	'
Finished products	81	96	'	'
Raw materials and work-in-process	21.4	28.6	'	'
Total Inventory	102.4	124.6	'	'
Deferred income taxes	1.2	0.9	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10.4	10.3	'	'
Total current assets	415.4	340.3	'	'
Property, plant and equipment:	'	'	'	'
Gross cost	49.2	53.5	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	-32.4	-33.9	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	16.8	19.6	'	'
Other assets:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	83.3	87.3	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangibles	11.4	11.3	'	'
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.1	0.2	'	'
Deferred income taxes	3.4	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0	'	'
Other	5.3	3.7	'	'
Intercompany accounts receivable	347.5	118.8	'	'
Investment in affiliates	393.5	344.5	'	'
Total other assets	844.5	565.8	'	'
Total assets	1,276.70	925.7	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	41.9	39.1	'	'
Accrued salaries and wages	5.9	6	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	36.4	25	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	84.2	70.1	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	0	0	'	'
Accrued pension liabilities	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	4.4	1.4	'	'
Intercompany accounts payable	418.7	322.3	'	'
Other liabilities	2.8	5.1	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'	'	'
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	762.8	525.5	'	'
Non-controlling interest	3.8	1.3	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	766.6	526.8	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,276.70	925.7	'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories:	'	'	'	'
Finished products	-0.8	-0.9	'	'
Raw materials and work-in-process	0	0	'	'
Total Inventory	-0.8	-0.9	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	-0.8	-0.9	'	'
Property, plant and equipment:	'	'	'	'
Gross cost	0	0	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	0	0	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Other assets:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangibles	0	0	'	'
Amortizable intangibles, net	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0	'	'
Other	0.8	0	'	'
Intercompany accounts receivable	-1,792.90	-1,233.60	'	'
Investment in affiliates	-3,982.30	-3,149.70	'	'
Total other assets	-5,774.40	-4,383.30	'	'
Total assets	-5,775.20	-4,384.20	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Accrued salaries and wages	0	0	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	0	-0.9	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	0	-0.9	'	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	0	0	'	'
Accrued pension liabilities	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Intercompany accounts payable	-1,792.90	-1,233.60	'	'
Other liabilities	0	0	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'	'	'
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	-3,982.30	-3,149.70	'	'
Non-controlling interest	0	0	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	-3,982.30	-3,149.70	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	($5,775.20)	($4,384.20)	'	'

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_P5

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$202.30	$91.60	$78.80
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	0	-1,225.90	0
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-41.7	-14.9	-19.4
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	2.8	0	0.1
Investments in joint ventures	-2.5	-2.9	0
Other	-3.3	-2.4	-3.3
Net cash used in investing activities	-44.7	-1,246.10	-22.6
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings under revolver	0	-11	11
Borrowings of long-term debt	775	1,275	0
Payments of long-term debt	-875	-25.5	-0.5
Payments of debt issuance costs	-2.3	-40.1	0
Cash dividends paid	-23.7	-23.6	-22.7
Purchase of common stock for treasury	-0.8	-14.1	-67.5
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	8.6	11.6	14.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4	9.9	3.3
Contributions from non-controlling interests	2	1.2	0
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	-112.8	1,183.40	-62.3
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	-2	2.5	-4.3
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	42.8	31.4	-10.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	171.4	140	150.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	214.2	171.4	140
Parent [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	127.1	11	32.8
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	'	-1,160.70	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-11.9	-10.8	-4.6
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	0	'	0
Investments in joint ventures	0	0	'
Other	-2.9	-2.4	-3.3
Net cash used in investing activities	-14.8	-1,173.90	-7.9
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings under revolver	'	-11	11
Borrowings of long-term debt	775	1,275	'
Payments of long-term debt	-875	-25	0
Payments of debt issuance costs	-2.3	-40.1	'
Cash dividends paid	-23.7	-23.6	-22.7
Purchase of common stock for treasury	-0.8	-14.1	-67.5
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	8.6	11.6	14.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4	9.9	3.3
Contributions from non-controlling interests	0	0	'
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	-114.8	1,182.70	-61.8
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-2.5	19.8	-36.9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	21.3	1.5	38.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	18.8	21.3	1.5
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-10	26	9.7
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	'	23.6	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-25	-4.1	-7.1
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	2.8	'	0
Investments in joint ventures	0	0	'
Other	-1.3	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-23.5	19.5	-7.1
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings under revolver	'	0	0
Borrowings of long-term debt	0	0	'
Payments of long-term debt	0	0	0
Payments of debt issuance costs	0	0	'
Cash dividends paid	0	0	0
Purchase of common stock for treasury	0	0	0
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	0	0	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Contributions from non-controlling interests	0	0	'
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	0	0	0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-33.5	45.5	2.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	48.5	3	0.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	15	48.5	3
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	85.2	54.6	36.3
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	'	-88.8	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-4.8	0	-7.7
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	0	'	0.1
Investments in joint ventures	-2.5	-2.9	'
Other	0.9	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-6.4	-91.7	-7.6
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings under revolver	'	0	0
Borrowings of long-term debt	0	0	'
Payments of long-term debt	0	-0.5	-0.5
Payments of debt issuance costs	0	0	'
Cash dividends paid	0	0	0
Purchase of common stock for treasury	0	0	0
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	0	0	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Contributions from non-controlling interests	2	1.2	'
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	2	0.7	-0.5
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	-2	2.5	-4.3
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	78.8	-33.9	23.9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	101.6	135.5	111.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	180.4	101.6	135.5
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'	0
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	'	'	0
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	'	'	0
Investments in joint ventures	'	'	'
Other	'	'	0
Net cash used in investing activities	'	'	0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings under revolver	'	'	0
Borrowings of long-term debt	'	'	'
Payments of long-term debt	'	'	0
Payments of debt issuance costs	'	'	'
Cash dividends paid	'	'	0
Purchase of common stock for treasury	'	'	0
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	'	'	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	'	'	0
Contributions from non-controlling interests	'	'	'
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	'	'	0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	'	'	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	'	'	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	'	'	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	'	'	'

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation2

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) - Company's Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended												4 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 07, 2013		Jun. 15, 2013		Mar. 23, 2013		Sep. 08, 2012		Jun. 16, 2012		Mar. 24, 2012		Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'
Revenue	$716.60		$587.80		$645.90		$353.10		$312.70		$322.80		$740.80		$652.20	[1]	$2,691.10	$1,640.80	$1,409.10
Gross profit	286		241.1		262.1		138.6		118.1		132.2		275.3		239.3	[1]	1,064.50	628.2	556.8
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$54.40		$17.90		$29.80		$32.70		$20.50		$31.20		($1.70)		($3.70)	[1]	$100.40	$80.70	$123.30
Net earnings (loss) per share:	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.55	[2]	$0.18	[2]	$0.30	[2]	$0.34	[2]	$0.21	[2]	$0.33	[2]	($0.02)	[2]	($0.04)	[1],[2]	$1.01	$0.84	$1.27
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.54	[2]	$0.18	[2]	$0.30	[2]	$0.33	[2]	$0.21	[2]	$0.32	[2]	($0.02)	[2]	($0.04)	[1],[2]	$0.99	$0.81	$1.24
[1]	The results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 reflect the inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
[2]	Earnings per share amounts are based on each quarter's calculation and may not equal the amount calculated for the year.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	$39.20		$23		$20.10
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	126.2		82.2		73.3
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	113.6		66		70.4
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	51.8		39.2		23
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	10.1		4.8		5.8
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	21.1		8.7		6
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	12.9	[1]	3.4	[1]	7	[1]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	18.3		10.1		4.8
Allowance for sales returns [Member]	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	11.4		5.2		4.5
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	74.6		53.9		48.5
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	70.6	[2]	47.7	[2]	47.8	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	15.4		11.4		5.2
Allowance for cash discounts [Member]	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	5.2		2.7		1.2
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	19.2		11.8		10.1
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	20.3	[3]	9.3	[3]	8.6	[3]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	4.1		5.2		2.7
Inventory valuation allowances [Member]	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	12.5		10.3		8.6
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	11.3		7.8		8.7
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	9.8	[4]	5.6	[4]	7	[4]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	$14		$12.50		$10.30
[1]	Accounts charged off, net of recoveries.
[2]	Actual customer returns.
[3]	Discounts given to customers.
[4]	Adjustment upon disposal of related inventories.