Wolverine World Wide (WWW) 10-K 3 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Feb. 27, 2015	Jun. 14, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	3-Jan-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	WWW
Entity Registrant Name	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	110471
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-2
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		103,075,593
Entity Public Float			$2,584,414,447

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. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Sep. 07, 2013	Jun. 15, 2013	Mar. 23, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$711.10	$613.50	$627.60	$716.60	$587.80	$645.90	$808.90	$740.80	$2,761.10	$2,691.10	$1,640.80
Cost of goods sold									1,673.80	1,619	1,008.10
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs									0	0	4.5
Restructuring costs									1	7.6	0
Gross profit	284.7	245.7	255.8	286	241.1	262.1	300.1	275.3	1,086.30	1,064.50	628.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses									815.2	830	482
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs									15.2	41.5	32.5
Restructuring costs									26	0.7	0
Operating profit									229.9	192.3	113.7
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									45.4	52	14
Acquisition-related interest expense									0	0	5.2
Debt extinguishment costs									1.3	13.1	0
Other expense (income), net									1.7	-0.5	0.3
Total other expenses									48.4	64.6	19.5
Earnings before income taxes									181.5	127.7	94.2
Income taxes									47.6	26.7	13.4
Net earnings									133.9	101	80.8
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest									0.8	0.6	0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$57.80	$27.50	$37.10	$54.40	$17.90	$29.80	$10.70	($1.70)	$133.10	$100.40	$80.70
Net earnings per share :
Earnings per share - Basic	$0.58	$0.28	$0.37	$0.55	$0.18	$0.30	$0.11	($0.02)	$1.33	$1.01	$0.84
Earnings per share - Diluted	$0.57	$0.27	$0.36	$0.54	$0.18	$0.30	$0.10	($0.02)	$1.30	$0.99	$0.81

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$133.90	$101	$80.80
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-18.5	-5.4	5.7
Effective portion of changes related to foreign exchange contracts:
Net gain (loss) arising during the period, net of taxes of $4.1, $0.2 and $1.0	9.1	-0.4	-2.1
Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold, net of taxes of $(0.2), $(0.6) and $1.3	0.3	1.3	-2.9
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net of taxes of $0.1, $(0.8) and $0.5	-0.2	1.6	-1
Pension adjustments:
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, net of taxes of $19.6, $(33.1) and $16.0	-36.3	61.4	-29.8
Amortization of prior actuarial losses, net of taxes of $(2.6), $(10.7) and $(7.3)	4.8	19.7	13.5
Amortization of prior service cost	0.1	0.1	0.1
Settlement gain included in net income, net of taxes of $0.3	-0.7	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-41.4	78.3	-16.5
Comprehensive income	92.5	179.3	64.3
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-0.3	0.5	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$92.80	$178.80	$64.30

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) arising during the period, tax	($4.10)	$0.20	$1
Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold, tax	-0.2	-0.6	1.3
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap, tax	0.1	-0.8	0.5
Actuarial loss arising during the period, tax	19.6	-33.1	16
Amortization of prior actuarial losses, tax	-2.6	-10.7	-7.3
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, tax	$0	$0	$0

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$223.80	$214.20
Accounts receivable, less allowances (2014 - $41.0; 2013 - $37.8	312.7	398.1
Inventories:
Finished products	398.1	406
Raw materials and work-in-process	15.9	22.2
Total inventories	414	428.2
Deferred income taxes	28.1	29.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	63.6	48.4
Total current assets	1,042.20	1,118
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	415.3	416.1
Accumulated depreciation	-278.5	-264.2
Property, plant and equipment, net	136.8	151.9
Other assets:
Goodwill	438.8	445.3
Indefinite-lived intangibles	690.5	690.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	112.1	126.7
Deferred income taxes	2.8	3.4
Deferred financing costs, net	16.5	22
Other	64.8	64.4
Total other assets	1,325.50	1,352.30
Total assets	2,504.50	2,622.20
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	149.4	135.2
Accrued salaries and wages	36.1	41.5
Other accrued liabilities	108.5	99.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	46.7	53.3
Total current liabilities	340.7	329.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	854.1	1,096.70
Accrued pension liabilities	128.1	74.2
Deferred income taxes	217	253.9
Other liabilities	26.6	26.7
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1 par value: authorized 320,000,000 shares; shares issued, including treasury shares: 2014 - 102,253,150; 2013 - 100,817,972	102.3	100.8
Additional paid-in capital	40.1	5
Retained earnings	852.2	743.1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-49.5	-9.2
Cost of shares in treasury: 2014 - 416,812; 2013 - 72,514 shares	-11.6	-2.1
Total Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	933.5	837.6
Noncontrolling interest	4.5	3.8
Total stockholders’ equity	938	841.4
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$2,504.50	$2,622.20

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances, accounts receivable	$41	$37.80
Common stock, par value	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized	320,000,000	320,000,000
Common stock, shares issued, including treasury shares	102,252,150	100,817,972
Treasury stock, shares	416,812	72,514

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$133.90	$101	$80.80
Adjustments necessary to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	53.3	56.2	27.7
Deferred income taxes	-19.1	-27.8	-4.2
Stock-based compensation expense	25.1	28.2	15
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	-5.6	-3.4	-9.9
Pension contribution	-3.9	-2.4	-26.7
Pension and SERP expense	11.9	37.3	27.9
Debt extinguishment costs	1.3	13.1	0
Restructuring costs	27	8.3	0
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	-7.7	-1.4	0
Other	11.5	-4.3	4.8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	76.5	-41.3	15.1
Inventories	2.9	35.1	-29.4
Other operating assets	-17.8	12.8	-17.1
Accounts payable	16.2	-26.5	5.9
Other operating liabilities	9.1	17.4	1.7
Net cash provided by operating activities	314.6	202.3	91.6
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	0	0	-1,225.90
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-30	-41.7	-14.9
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	0	2.8	0
Investments in joint ventures	-1.1	-2.5	-2.9
Other	-3.7	-3.3	-2.4
Net cash used in investing activities	-34.8	-44.7	-1,246.10
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net repayments under revolving credit agreement	0	0	-11
Borrowings of long-term debt	0	775	1,275
Payments of long-term debt	-249.8	-875	-25.5
Payments of debt issuance costs	0	-2.3	-40.1
Cash dividends paid	-24	-23.7	-23.6
Purchase of common stock for treasury	0	0	-2.4
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	-10.5	-0.8	-11.7
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	7.3	8.6	11.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5.6	3.4	9.9
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	1	2	1.2
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-270.4	-112.8	1,183.40
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	0.2	-2	2.5
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	9.6	42.8	31.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	214.2	171.4	140
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	223.8	214.2	171.4
OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid	42.2	48.8	10
Net income taxes paid	$70.20	$33.50	$16.30

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]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$578.70		$96.30	$0	$553.40	($71)	$0	$0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	80.7				80.7
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.1							0.1
Net earnings	80.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)						-16.5
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest								0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-16.5
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
Cash dividends declared	-23.7				-23.7
Issuance of treasury shares	0.5			0			0.5
Shares acquired for treasury	-14.1						-14.1
Capital contribution from noncontrolling 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 attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.6							0.6
Net earnings	101
Other comprehensive income (loss)	78.3	[1]				78.3
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest								-0.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	78.3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	78.2
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
Cash dividends declared	-23.6				-23.6
Issuance of treasury shares	0.6			0			0.6
Shares acquired for treasury	-0.8						-0.8
Capital contribution from noncontrolling 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	841.4		100.8	5	743.1	-9.2	-2.1	3.8
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	133.1				133.1
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.8							0.8
Net earnings	133.9
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-40.3	[1]				-40.3
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest								-1.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-41.4
Shares issued under stock incentive plans net of forfeitures	0		0.8	-0.8
Stock issued for stock options exercised, net	7.3		0.7	6.6
Stock-based compensation expense	25.1			25.1
Amounts associated with common stock issued under stock incentive plans:
Income tax benefits	4.2			4.2
Cash dividends declared	-24				-24
Issuance of treasury shares	1			0			1
Shares acquired for treasury	-10.5						-10.5
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	1							1
Ending Balance at Jan. 03, 2015	$938		$102.30	$40.10	$852.20	($49.50)	($11.60)	$4.50
[1]	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Shares issued under stock incentive plans, net of forfeitures	795,523	2,068,751	2,992,428
Shares issued for stock options exercised, net	639,655
Shares acquired for treasury	379,782	17,085	354,411
Issuance of performance-based shares, shares		785,458	394,608
Treasury shares issued	35,484	26,590	20,766
Cash dividends declared per share	$0.24	$0.24	$0.24

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
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. Fiscal 2014 had 53 weeks and fiscal years 2013 and 2012 contained 52 weeks.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 less 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 a 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’ failure 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 LIFO method for all domestic raw materials and work-in-process inventories and certain domestic finished goods inventories. Cost is determined using the 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, from 5 to 10 years for leasehold 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 include 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 indefinite-lived 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 values and estimated fair values. The Company includes assumptions about expected future operating performance as part of a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair value. If the carrying value of these assets is 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 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 fiscal years 2014, 2013 or 2012 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.
	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
	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, mortality rates 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 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
	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.
	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 2014, 2013 and 2012.

New_Accounting_Standards_Notes

New Accounting Standards (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards [Text Block]	NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). ASU 2013-11 provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. ASU 2013-11 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted ASU 2013-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, and the adoption did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In April 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”) that amends the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 requires the disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the entity’s operations and financial results. ASU 2014-08 also requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations and disclosures about the disposal of a significant component of an entity that does not qualify as a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2014-08 in the third quarter of fiscal 2014, and the adoption did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”) that updates the principles for recognizing revenue. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also amends the required disclosures of the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is evaluating the potential impacts of the new standard on its existing revenue recognition policies and procedures.
	In June 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the potential impacts of the new standard on its existing stock-based compensation plans.
	In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 requires that an entity’s management evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016 and for interim periods thereafter. The Company does not expect the new standard to have a significant impact on its quarterly reporting process.

Earnings_Per_Share_Notes

Earnings Per Share (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	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. On April 24, 2014, the Company amended its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of the Company’s authorized common stock from 160,000,000 shares to 320,000,000 shares. All share and per share data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been presented to reflect the split and increase in authorized shares.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions, except share and per share data)	2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	133.1		$	100.4		$	80.7
	Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock	(2.9		)	(2.3		)	(1.7		)
	Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share	130.2			98.1			79
	Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock	0.1			0.1			0.1
	Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share	$	130.3		$	98.2		$	79.1
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	101,433,114			100,253,617			97,632,336
	Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock	(3,228,955		)	(3,308,162		)	(2,757,836		)
	Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share	98,204,159			96,945,455			94,874,500
	Effect of dilutive stock options	1,860,661			1,993,343			2,154,152
	Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share	100,064,820			98,938,798			97,028,652
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	1.33		$	1.01		$	0.84
	Diluted	$	1.3		$	0.99		$	0.81
	Options granted to purchase 1,116,576 shares of common stock in fiscal 2014, 449,036 shares in fiscal 2013 and 775,182 shares in fiscal 2012 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.
	The Company has 2,000,000 authorized shares of $1 par value preferred stock, none of which was issued or outstanding as of January 3, 2015 or December 28, 2013. 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.
	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. The Company did not repurchase any shares of Company common stock in fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013 under a stock repurchase program and repurchased $2.4 million of Company stock during fiscal 2012. In addition to the stock repurchase program activity, the Company acquired $10.5 million, $0.8 million and $11.7 million of shares in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in connection with employee transactions related to stock incentive plans.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The changes during fiscal years 2014 and 2013 in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, which comprises trademarks and trade names, is as follows:
	(In millions)	Goodwill				Indefinite-lived intangibles				Total
	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
	Foreign currency translation effects	(6.5		)		—				(6.5		)
	Balance at January 3, 2015	$	438.8			$	690.5			$	1,129.30
	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 is as follows:
		3-Jan-15
	(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)		Gross carrying				Accumulated				Net
				value				amortization
	Customer relationships	17		$	100.5			$	11.5			$	89
	Licensing arrangements	2		28.8				15.2				13.6
	Developed product technology	3		14.9				6.8				8.1
	Other	2		10.4				9				1.4
	Total			$	154.6			$	42.5			$	112.1
		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
	Amortization expense for other intangible assets was $15.7 million, $18.4 million and $6.5 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for such intangibles for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 is as follows:
	(In millions)	2015				2016				2017				2018		2019
	Amortization expense	$	15.5			$	13.8			$	8.7			$	5.1	$	5

Accounts_Receivable_Notes

Accounts Receivable (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company executed a three-year agreement with a financial institution to sell selected trade accounts receivable on a recurring, nonrecourse basis. Under the agreement, up to $200.0 million of accounts receivable may be sold to the financial institution and remain outstanding at any point in time. After the sale, the Company does not retain any interests in the accounts receivable and removes them from its consolidated balance sheets, but continues to service and collect the outstanding accounts receivable on behalf of the financial institution. The Company recognizes a servicing asset or servicing liability, initially measured at fair value, each time it undertakes an obligation to service the accounts receivable under the agreement. The fair value of this obligation resulted in a nominal servicing liability at January 3, 2015. For receivables sold under the agreement, 90% of the stated amount is paid for in cash to the Company at the time of sale, with the remainder paid to the Company at the completion of the collection process. As of January 3, 2015, this program had reduced the Company's accounts receivable by $60.9 million. During fiscal 2014, the Company sold a total of $72.8 million of accounts receivable at their stated amounts of which $65.5 million was paid for in cash, less a $0.1 million discount fee charged by the financial institution. The discount fee is recorded in other expense. Net proceeds of this program are classified in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES
	The Company used the LIFO method to value inventories of $62.5 million at January 3, 2015 and $59.3 million at December 28, 2013. If the FIFO method had been used, inventories would have been $25.1 million and $21.8 million higher than reported at January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, respectively.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Indebtedness	DEBT
	Total debt consists of the following obligations:
	(In millions)	January 3,		December 28,
		2015		2013
	Term Loan A, due October 10, 2018	$	525.2	$	775
	Public Bonds, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375		375
	Capital lease obligation	0.6		—
	Total debt	$	900.8	$	1,150.00
	The Company’s Credit Agreement originally provided the Company with two term loans (a Term Loan A Facility and a Term Loan B Facility) and the Revolving Credit Facility. On October 10, 2013, the Company amended its 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, both of which are now due October 10, 2018. In addition, the Amendment provided for increased maximum debt capacity (including outstanding term loan principal and Revolving Credit Facility commitment amounts in addition to permitted incremental debt) not to exceed $1,350.0 million. The Company incurred $13.1 million of debt extinguishment costs in fiscal 2013 in connection with the Amendment. The Company incurred $1.3 million of debt extinguishment costs in fiscal 2014 due to $200.0 million of voluntary debt payments. 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% (all capitalized terms used in this sentence are as defined in the Credit Agreement). As required by the Credit Agreement, the Company has an interest rate swap arrangement that reduces the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on its variable rate debt.
	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 Company had outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility as of January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013 of $3.6 million and $3.5 million, respectively. These outstanding letters of credit reduce the borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility.
	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 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 used in this paragraph are as defined in the Credit Agreement). As of January 3, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and performance ratios under the Credit Agreement.
	The Company has $375.0 million of senior notes outstanding that may be traded in the public market that are due on October 15, 2020. The Public Bonds bear interest at 6.125% with the related interest payments due semi-annually. The Public Bonds are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.
	During fiscal 2014, the Company entered into a $5.0 million (or the equivalent amount in Chinese Renminbi) revolving line of credit. The facility is uncommitted and, therefore, each borrowing against the facility is subject to approval by the lender. As of January 3, 2015, there were no borrowings against this facility.
	During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a capital lease obligation. The lease commenced during June 2014 and payments are scheduled to continue through February 2022.
	The Company included in interest expense the amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $4.2 million, $6.1 million and $1.8 million in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Subsequent to the end of fiscal 2014, the Company made voluntary debt payments of $58.0 million on the Term Loan A Facility.
	Cash flows from operating activities, along with borrowings on 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 debt for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 are as follows:
	(In millions)	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
	Annual maturities of debt	$	46.7	$	57.6	$	57.6	$	363.6	$	0.1	$	375.2

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
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 years 2014 and 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 (1)	(5.4		)	(0.4		)		1.6			61.4				57.2
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			1.9			(2)	—			30.5			(3)	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) (1)	(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	)
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 28, 2013	$	0.5		$	(0.8	)		$	0.6		$	(9.5	)		$	(9.2	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)	(17.4		)	9.1				(0.2		)	(36.3		)		(44.8		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			0.5			(2)	—			6.5			(3)	7
	Income tax expense (benefit)	—			(0.2		)		—			(2.3		)		(2.5		)
	Net reclassifications	—			0.3				—			4.2				4.5
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1)	(17.4		)	9.4				(0.2		)	(32.1		)		(40.3		)
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 3, 2015	$	(16.9	)	$	8.6			$	0.4		$	(41.6	)		$	(49.5	)
	(1)	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.
	(2)	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.
	(3)	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net pension expense (see Note 12 for additional details).

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
		PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
	(In millions)	January 3,		December 28,
		2015		2013
	Land	$	4.1	$	3.9
	Buildings and improvements	114.3		119
	Machinery and equipment	194.9		192.1
	Software	102		101.1
	Gross cost	415.3		416.1
	Less: accumulated depreciation	278.5		264.2
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	136.8	$	151.9
	Depreciation expense was $37.6 million, $37.8 million and $21.2 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company leases machinery, equipment and certain warehouse, office and retail store space under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through 2031. Certain leases contain renewal provisions and generally require the Company to pay utilities, insurance, taxes and other operating expenses.
	Minimum rental payments due under all non-cancelable operating leases for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 are as follows:
	(In millions)	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
	Minimum rental payments	$	50.9	$	45.3	$	38.8	$	33.4	$	28.9	$	125.8
	Rental expense under all operating leases, consisting primarily of minimum rentals, totaled $59.2 million in fiscal 2014, $55.9 million in fiscal 2013 and $29.4 million in fiscal 2012.

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk

Financial Instruments and Risk Management	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments and Risk Management	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
	The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	Level 1:		Fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2:		Fair value is measured using either direct or indirect inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for similar assets or liabilities.
	Level 3:		Fair value is measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.
	The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, foreign currency forward exchange contracts, an interest rate swap arrangement, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and long-term debt. The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments is historical cost, which approximates fair value, except for the interest rate swap and foreign currency forward exchange contracts, which are carried at fair value. The carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding capital leases, are as follows:
	(In millions)	January 3, 2015		December 28, 2013
	Carrying value	$	900.2	$	1,150.00
	Fair value	928.4		1,183.80
	The fair value of the fixed rate debt was based on third-party quotes (Level 2). The fair value of the variable rate debt was calculated by discounting the future cash flows to its present value using a discount rate based on the risk-free rate of the same maturity (Level 3).
	The Company follows 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.
	The Company has one interest rate swap arrangement which exchanges floating rate for fixed rate interest payments over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. This derivative instrument, which, unless otherwise terminated, will mature on October 6, 2017, has been designated as a cash flow hedge of the debt. The notional amount of the interest rate swap arrangement is used to measure interest to be paid or received and does not represent the amount of exposure to credit loss. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.
	The notional amounts of the Company’s derivative instruments are as follows:
	(Dollars in millions)	January 3, 2015		December 28, 2013
	Foreign exchange contracts:
	Notional amount	$	141.6	$	129.1
	Maturities (in days)	336		364
	Interest rate swap:
	Notional amount	$	405.4	$	455.5
	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.
		Fair Value Measurements
		Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	(In millions)	January 3, 2015		December 28, 2013
	Financial assets:
	Foreign exchange contracts asset	$	8.6	$	1.7
	Interest rate swap asset	0.6		0.9
	Financial liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts liability	—		2.3
	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 line item in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012. If, in the future, the foreign exchange contracts are determined to be ineffective hedges or terminated before their contractual termination dates, the Company would be required to reclassify into earnings all or a portion of the unrealized amounts related to the cash flow hedges that are currently included in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders’ equity.
	The differential paid or received on the interest rate swap arrangement is recognized as interest expense. In accordance with ASC 815, the Company has 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 loss and will be recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Capital Stock	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718. The Company recognized compensation expense of $25.1 million, $28.2 million and $15.0 million and related income tax benefits of $8.4 million, $9.3 million and $4.9 million for grants under its stock-based compensation plans in the statements of operations for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 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 $6.20, $5.24 and $5.36 per share for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions.
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	Expected market price volatility (1)	29.6	%	33.2	%	37.8	%
	Risk-free interest rate (2)	1.2	%	0.6	%	0.6	%
	Dividend yield (3)	0.9	%	1.2	%	1.3	%
	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 estimated 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.
	As of January 3, 2015, the Company had stock options outstanding under various stock incentive plans. As of January 3, 2015, the Company had approximately 7,664,828 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 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
	Granted	1,349,849		27.09
	Exercised	(737,402	)	13.15
	Cancelled	(245,695	)	24.16
	Outstanding at January 3, 2015	6,397,993		$	18.36		6.2		$	68.3
	Estimated forfeitures	(9,836	)
	Vested or expected to vest at January 3, 2015	6,388,157		$	18.35		6.2		$	68.3
	Nonvested at January 3, 2015 and expected to vest	(2,037,458	)
	Exercisable at January 3, 2015	4,350,699		$	15.47		5.1		$	59
	The total pretax intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $10.3 million, $12.8 million and $30.1 million, respectively. As of January 3, 2015, there was $4.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock option grants expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years. As of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, there was $4.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock option awards expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years and 1.2 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 $29.03 as of January 3, 2015, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised options, where the market price of the Company's stock was above the strike price ("in-the-money"), as of that date. The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of January 3, 2015 was 4,341,758 and the weighted-average exercise price was $15.44. As of December 28, 2013, 4,004,398 outstanding options were exercisable and in-the-money and the weighted-average exercise price was $13.54.
	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 and units issued under the stock award plans is as follows:
		Restricted		Weighted-			Performance			Weighted-
		Awards		Average			Awards			Average
				Grant Date						Grant Date
				Fair Value						Fair Value
	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
	Granted	689,345		27.09			609,335			27.03
	Vested	(700,543	)	16.49			(244,625	)		18.85
	Forfeited	(192,045	)	22.39			(304,940	)		20.27
	Nonvested at January 3, 2015	1,727,182		$	22.44		1,490,770			$	23.3
	As of January 3, 2015, there was $16.2 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 2.0 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended January 3, 2015 was $19.5 million. 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 was 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 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 January 3, 2015, there was $6.0 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 1.3 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended January 3, 2015 was $6.6 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 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 28, 2013 was $0.6 million. As of December 29, 2012, there was $3.5 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 1.2 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 29, 2012 was $17.5 million.

Retirement_Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plans	RETIREMENT PLANS
	The Company has three non-contributory, defined benefit pension plans that provide retirement benefits to less than half 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/or 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 that generally extends 15 to 18 years following retirement. The Company maintains life insurance policies with a cash surrender value of $59.5 million at January 3, 2015 and $55.3 million at December 28, 2013 that are intended to partially 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 $4.7 million , $4.8 million and $2.9 million in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company has certain defined contribution plans at foreign subsidiaries. Contributions to these plans were $1.2 million, $1.5 million and $0.9 million in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 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 $2.2 million at January 3, 2015 and $2.6 million at December 28, 2013 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 years 2014 and 2013:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013
	Change in projected benefit obligations:
	Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$	395.4		$	445.2
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	7.2			9
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	20.3			18.8
	Actuarial (gains) losses	66.2			(62.3		)
	Benefits paid to plan participants	(32.2		)	(15.3		)
	Settlements	(24.0		)	—
	Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	$	432.9		$	395.4
	Change in fair value of pension assets:
	Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	$	319.6		$	277.3
	Actual return on plan assets	32.5			53.1
	Company contributions - pension	3.9			2.4
	Company contributions - SERP	2.3			2.1
	Benefits paid to plan participants	(32.2		)	(15.3		)
	Settlements	(24.0		)	—
	Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	$	302.1		$	319.6
	Funded status	$	(130.8	)	$	(75.8	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
	Non-current assets	$	1.1		$	2.3
	Current liabilities	(3.8		)	(3.9		)
	Non-current liabilities	(128.1		)	(74.2		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(130.8	)	$	(75.8	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(41.5) and $(9.3))	$	(62.6	)	$	(13.1	)
	Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.1) and $(0.2))	(0.1		)	(0.2		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(62.7	)	$	(13.3	)
	Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
	Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	$	(130.8	)	$	(75.8	)
	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	53.4			49.4
	Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	$	(77.4	)	$	(26.4	)
	The accumulated benefit obligations for all defined benefit pension plans and the SERP were $412.3 million at January 3, 2015 and $380.1 million at December 28, 2013.
	The following is a summary of net pension and SERP expense recognized by the Company:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	$	7.2		$	9		$	7.7
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	20.3			18.8			15.3
	Expected return on pension assets	(22.1		)	(21.0		)	(15.9		)
	Net amortization loss	7.5			30.5			20.8
	Settlement gain	(1.0		)	—			—
	Net pension expense	$	11.9		$	37.3		$	27.9
	Less: SERP expense	7.6			8.1			7.7
	Qualified defined benefit pension plans expense	$	4.3		$	29.2		$	20.2
	The actuarial loss and prior service cost included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and expected to be recognized in net periodic pension expense during 2015 is $20.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
	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:
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
	Discount rate	4.37%		5.26%
	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	5.26%		4.30%
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.50%		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 one of two amortization periods, based on each plan's election. The amortization period is either a five-year period, unless the minimum amortization method based on average remaining service periods produces a higher amortization; or, over the average remaining service period of participants expected to receive benefits. 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 investment policy for plan assets uses a blended approach of U.S. and foreign equities combined with U.S. fixed income investments. The target investment allocations as of January 3, 2015 were 65% in equity securities and 35% in fixed income securities. Within the equity and fixed income classifications, the investments are diversified. The Company’s asset allocations by asset category and fair value measurement are as follows:
	January 3, 2015
(In millions)	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Equity securities	$	—		$	195.6		$	—		$	195.6		64.7	%
Fixed income investments	—			105.9			0.3			106.2			35.2	%
Other	—			—			0.3			0.3			0.1	%
Fair value of plan assets	$	—		$	301.5		$	0.6		$	302.1		100	%
	28-Dec-13
(In millions)	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			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	%
Fair value of plan assets	$	43.5		$	277.3		$	—		$	320.8		100	%
Expenses payable to plan sponsor										(1.2		)
Fair value of plan assets										$	319.6
The Company expects to contribute approximately $3.7 million to the SERP in fiscal 2015. The Company does not plan to make any contributions to its qualified defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2015.
Expected benefit payments for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 are as follows:
(In millions)	2015			2016			2017			2018			2019		2020-2024
Expected benefit payments	$	19.3		$	20		$	20.5		$	21		$	21.5	$	118.4

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES
	The geographic components of earnings before income taxes are as follows:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	132.4		$	76.7		$	38.3
	Foreign	49.1			51			55.9
	Earnings before income taxes	$	181.5		$	127.7		$	94.2
	The provisions for income taxes consist of the following:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Current expense:
	Federal	$	42.1		$	37.1		$	15.3
	State	5.6			2.2			1.4
	Foreign	18			15			3.1
	Deferred expense (credit):
	Federal	(9.3		)	(23.5		)	(5.1		)
	State	(6.6		)	(3.0		)	(0.4		)
	Foreign	(2.2		)	(1.1		)	(0.9		)
	Income tax provision	$	47.6		$	26.7		$	13.4
	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:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$	63.5		$	44.7		$	33
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax	3.7			0.5			0.2
	(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:
	Cayman Islands	(5.5		)	(5.4		)	(4.6		)
	Bermuda	(0.4		)	2.7			1.7
	Dominican Republic	1.1			1.7			(2.0		)
	Tax credits	(0.7		)	(2.2		)	—
	Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:
	Hong Kong	(16.4		)	(17.1		)	(12.2		)
	Other	3.6			3.1			(1.6		)
	Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	—			(1.2		)	(6.7		)
	Change in valuation allowance	(19.2		)	0.1			0.7
	Change in state tax rates	(6.0		)	(2.0		)	—
	Gain on intercompany sale of subsidiary stock	23.2			—			—
	Non-deductible expenses	1.1			0.9			4.9
	Other	(0.4		)	0.9			—
	Income tax provision	$	47.6		$	26.7		$	13.4
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
	(In millions)	January 3,			December 28,
		2015			2013
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$	16.6		$	18.7
	Deferred compensation accruals	10.9			11
	Accrued pension expense	47.2			26.6
	Stock-based compensation	20.2			16.2
	Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	13.9			32.1
	Other amounts not deductible until paid	14.2			9.2
	Other	1			0.7
	Total gross deferred income tax assets	124			114.5
	Less valuation allowance	(10.5		)	(29.7		)
	Net deferred income tax assets	113.5			84.8
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	(3.8		)	(5.3		)
	Intangible assets	(288.5		)	(294.8		)
	Other	(10.3		)	(6.1		)
	Total deferred income tax liabilities	(302.6		)	(306.2		)
	Net deferred income tax liabilities	$	(189.1	)	$	(221.4	)
	The valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets as of January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013 was $10.5 million and $29.7 million, respectively. The net change in the total valuation allowance for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 was $19.2 million and $26.5 million, respectively. The valuation allowance for both years was primarily related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions and a capital loss carryforward in the U.S. 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 foreign jurisdictions and capital gains in the U.S. tax jurisdiction. During 2014, the Company completed an intercompany stock sale of a foreign subsidiary that generated a U.S. capital gain of $66.2 million. The capital gain was offset by a capital loss carryforward that carried a full valuation allowance from prior years. The current year change in the valuation allowance was comprised of an increase relating to the additional foreign net operating losses and foreign tax credits of $4.0 million and a decrease relating to the capital loss utilization of $23.2 million.
	At January 3, 2015, the Company had foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $39.3 million, that have expiration periods ranging from three years to an unlimited term during which they are available to offset future foreign taxable income. The Company also had tax credit carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions of $2.0 million, that are available for an unlimitedcarryforward period to offset future foreign taxes. The Company also had a U.S. capital loss carryforward of $6.9 million that expires in 2016 that is available to offset future U.S. capital gain income.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013
Beginning balance	$	8.6		$	9.8
Increases related to current year tax positions	1.7			2
Decreases related to prior year positions	(1.3		)	(0.4		)
Decrease due to lapse of statute	(0.4		)	(2.8		)
Ending balance	$	8.6		$	8.6
The portion of the unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized currently, would reduce the annual effective tax rate was $7.5 million as of January 3, 2015 and $7.3 million as of December 28, 2013. 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 $2.4 million as of January 3, 2015 and $2.2 million as of December 28, 2013.
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 2010.
The Company has not established a deferred tax liability on the amount of foreign unremitted earnings of $380.3 million at January 3, 2015. As of January 3, 2015, the Company had $223.8 million of cash and equivalents on hand, of which $208.1 million was held outside of the U.S. The Company intends to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the U.S., 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 U.S. 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.

Litigation_and_Contingencies

Litigation and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
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 for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 are as follows:
	(In millions)	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
	Minimum royalties	$	1.8	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Minimum advertising	8.7		2.7		2.8		2.9		3		6.3
	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 $2.3 million, $1.7 million and $2.8 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 $4.1 million, $4.4 million and $4.1 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Business_Segments

Business Segments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments	BUSINESS SEGMENTS
	The Company’s portfolio of brands is organized 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.
	The Company also reports “Other” and “Corporate” categories. 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 based on 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.
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Revenue:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,059.30		$	1,086.60		$	309.6
	Performance Group	990.7			945.8			674.6
	Heritage Group	607			567.4			563.9
	Other	104.1			91.3			92.7
	Total	$	2,761.10		$	2,691.10		$	1,640.80
	Operating profit (loss):
	Lifestyle Group	$	130.2		$	168.2		$	44.6
	Performance Group	197.6			179.8			128.4
	Heritage Group	95.4			85.7			83.5
	Other	3.9			0.2			(1.1		)
	Corporate	(197.2		)	(241.6		)	(141.7		)
	Total	$	229.9		$	192.3		$	113.7
	Depreciation and amortization expense:
	Lifestyle Group	$	7.5		$	6.5		$	2
	Performance Group	3.5			3.7			3
	Heritage Group	1.1			1.2			1.2
	Other	4			4.1			4
	Corporate	37.2			40.7			17.5
	Total	$	53.3		$	56.2		$	27.7
	Capital expenditures:
	Lifestyle Group	$	9.1		$	18.3		$	1.7
	Performance Group	3.6			3.3			1.9
	Heritage Group	0.5			0.9			0.3
	Other	4.3			5.4			2.5
	Corporate	12.5			13.8			8.5
	Total	$	30		$	41.7		$	14.9
	(In millions)	January 3,			December 28,			December 29,
		2015			2013			2012
	Total assets:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,378.80		$	1,431.10		$	1,338.30
	Performance Group	485.8			476.4			513.7
	Heritage Group	246.4			247.2			319
	Other	52.1			56.9			80.8
	Corporate	341.4			410.6			362.6
	Total	$	2,504.50		$	2,622.20		$	2,614.40
	Goodwill:
	Lifestyle Group	$	323.8		$	329		$	349.5
	Performance Group	92.5			92.8			87
	Heritage Group	22.5			23.5			23.4
	Total	$	438.8		$	445.3		$	459.9
	Geographic dispersion of revenue from external customers, based on shipping destination is as follows:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	1,990.20		$	1,984.80		$	1,079.90
	Foreign:
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	391			362			310.1
	Canada	163			166.2			112.6
	Other	216.9			178.1			138.2
	Total from foreign territories	770.9			706.3			560.9
	Total revenue	$	2,761.10		$	2,691.10		$	1,640.80
	The location of the Company’s tangible long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment) is as follows:
	(In millions)	January 3,			December 28,			December 29,
2015			2013			2012
United States	$	126.8		$	136.7		$	136.8
Foreign countries	10			15.2			14.2
Total	$	136.8		$	151.9		$	151
The Company does not believe that it is dependent upon any single customer because no customer accounts for more than 10% of consolidated revenue in any year.
During fiscal 2014, the Company sourced approximately 99% of its footwear products from third-party suppliers located primarily in the Asia Pacific region. For fiscal 2014, the remainder was produced at Company-owned manufacturing facilities in the U.S. 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
	Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities	RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
	2014 Restructuring Activities
	On July 9, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a realignment of the Company’s consumer-direct operations. As a part of the 2014 Plan, the Company intends to close up to 140 retail stores by the end of fiscal 2015, consolidate certain consumer-direct support functions and implement certain other organizational changes. The Company estimates pretax charges related to the 2014 Plan will range from $26.6 million to $32.0 million. The Company will record the remaining charges in fiscal 2015 as it executes specific components of the 2014 Plan. Approximately $9.6 million to $11.6 million of this estimate represents non-cash charges. Once fully implemented, the Company expects annual pretax benefits of approximately $11.0 million as a result of the 2014 Plan.
	The Company closed 58 retail stores in connection with the 2014 Plan during fiscal 2014. The balance of the estimated 140 total store closures are expected to occur in fiscal 2015, with the majority of closures occurring during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.
	The following is a summary of the activity with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the 2014 Plan, by category of costs.
	(In millions)	Severance and employee related			Impairment of property and equipment			Costs associated with exit or disposal activities			Total
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Restructuring costs	2.6			5.5			13.1			21.2
	Amounts paid	(1.6		)	—			(3.4		)	(5.0		)
	Charges against assets	—			(5.5		)	(3.2		)	(8.7		)
	Balance at January 3, 2015	$	1		$	—		$	6.5		$	7.5
	As part of the 2014 Plan, property and equipment related to retail stores was measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs. The following is a summary of the fair value of the assets and the impairment recognized during fiscal 2014.
	(In millions)	Fair Value			Impairment
	Property and equipment	$	0.6		$	5.5
	The property and equipment was valued using an income approach based on the discounted cash flows of the associated retail store locations (Level 3). See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on Level 3 fair value measurements.
	In addition to the amounts recorded under the 2014 Plan, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment of an equity method investment, reserved certain receivables within the Company’s international operations and recorded other exit costs totaling $4.8 million during fiscal 2014, of which $1.4 million was a cash cost.
	The Company recorded the costs related to the 2014 restructuring activities within its Corporate category in the restructuring costs line item as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
	2013 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 2013 Plan”). During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company sold a manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic and closed a second manufacturing facility. The Company no longer maintains any Company-owned manufacturing operations in the Dominican Republic. The Company recognized $7.6 million of restructuring costs in fiscal 2013 and restructuring costs of $1.0 million during fiscal 2014. The Company considers the 2013 Plan complete and all costs incurred have been recognized in the Company’s Corporate category and are included in the restructuring costs line item as a component of cost of goods sold 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 2013 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
	Restructuring costs	0.1			0.9			1
	Amounts paid	(0.1		)	(1.2		)	(1.3		)
	Charges against assets	—			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Balance at January 3, 2015	$	—		$	—		$	—
	In addition to the amounts recorded under the 2013 Plan, the Company recorded an impairment of $0.7 million during fiscal 2013 related to certain consumer-direct store assets where the estimated future cash flows did not support the net book value of the store assets.

Business_Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
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 2014, the Company incurred $15.2 million of acquisition-related integration costs included within selling, general and administrative expenses within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. These costs include other purchased services ($1.1 million), compensation expenses ($3.9 million) and other integration costs ($10.2 million). For fiscal 2013, the Company incurred $41.5 million of acquisition-related 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 expense 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). 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
	Jan. 03, 2015
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 January 3, 2015
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	607.8		$	3,276.10		$	848.8		$	(1,971.6	)	$	2,761.10
	Cost of goods sold	442.9			2,594.90			483.5			(1,847.5		)	1,673.80
	Restructuring costs	0.1			—			0.9			—			1
	Gross profit	164.8			681.2			364.4			(124.1		)	1,086.30
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	126.1			555.1			258.1			(124.1		)	815.2
	Acquisition-related integration costs	6.5			1.1			7.6			—			15.2
	Restructuring costs	3			10.4			12.6			—			26
	Operating profit	29.2			114.6			86.1			—			229.9
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense, net	45.4			0.1			(0.1		)	—			45.4
	Debt extinguishment costs	1.3			—			—			—			1.3
	Other expense (income), net	—			(1.3		)	3			—			1.7
	Total other expense (income)	46.7			(1.2		)	2.9			—			48.4
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(17.5		)	115.8			83.2			—			181.5
	Income tax expense	0.7			37.7			9.2			—			47.6
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(18.2		)	78.1			74			—			133.9
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	151.3			9.4			74.7			(235.4		)	—
	Net earnings	133.1			87.5			148.7			(235.4		)	133.9
	Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.8			—			0.8
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	133.1		$	87.5		$	147.9		$	(235.4	)	$	133.1
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net earnings	$	133.1		$	87.5		$	148.7		$	(235.4	)	$	133.9
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17.4		)	—			(18.5		)	17.4			(18.5		)
	Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	9.4			—			9.4			(9.4		)	9.4
	Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(0.2		)	—			—			—			(0.2		)
	Pension adjustments	(32.1		)	(10.3		)	—			10.3			(32.1		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(40.3		)	(10.3		)	(9.1		)	18.3			(41.4		)
	Comprehensive income	92.8			77.2			139.6			(217.1		)	92.5
	Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			(0.3		)	—			(0.3		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	92.8		$	77.2		$	139.9		$	(217.1	)	$	92.8
	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			266.8			(82.5		)	830
	Acquisition-related integration costs	16.9			14.9			9.7			—			41.5
	Restructuring costs	—			—			0.7			—			0.7
	Operating profit (loss)	(1.6		)	119.6			74.3			—			192.3
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense, 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 expense (income)	61.5			(0.1		)	3.2			—			64.6
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(63.1		)	119.7			71.1			—			127.7
	Income tax expense	1.5			19.3			5.9			—			26.7
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings 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 noncontrolling interest	—			—			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 (loss) income	178.7			228			82.4			(309.8		)	179.3
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(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, 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 expense (income)	19.5			(0.4		)	0.4			—			19.5
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(38.1		)	74.6			57			0.7			94.2
Income tax expense (benefit)	12.3			(0.1		)	1.2			—			13.4
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings 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 noncontrolling interest	—			—			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 (loss) income	(16.5		)	—			0.7			(0.7		)	(16.5		)
Comprehensive income	64.2			129.1			117.7			(246.7		)	64.3
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(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 Balance Sheets
As of January 3, 2015
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	11.4		$	3.3		$	209.1		$	—		$	223.8
Accounts receivable, net	18.8			181.4			112.5			—			312.7
Inventories:
Finished products, net	59.5			260			78.6			—			398.1
Raw materials and work-in-process, net	2.1			1.3			12.5			—			15.9
Total inventories	61.6			261.3			91.1			—			414
Deferred income taxes	12.8			14			1.3			—			28.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24.8			21.4			17.4			—			63.6
Total current assets	129.4			481.4			431.4			—			1,042.20
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	230.7			150.7			33.9			—			415.3
Accumulated depreciation	(183.3		)	(72.6		)	(22.6		)	—			(278.5		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	47.4			78.1			11.3			—			136.8
Other assets:
Goodwill	7.9			353			77.9			—			438.8
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.3			674.9			11.3			—			690.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.6			111.5			—			—			112.1
Deferred income taxes	—			—			2.8			—			2.8
Deferred financing costs, net	16.5			—			—			—			16.5
Other	49.8			11.9			3.1			—			64.8
Intercompany accounts receivable	22.1			2,225.40			621.1			(2,868.6		)	—
Investment in affiliates	3,158.20			608.8			1,221.30			(4,988.3		)	—
Total other assets	3,259.40			3,985.50			1,937.50			(7,856.9		)	1,325.50
Total assets	$	3,436.20		$	4,545.00		$	2,380.20		$	(7,856.9	)	$	2,504.50
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of January 3, 2015
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	37.5		$	66.4		$	45.5		$	—		$	149.4
Accrued salaries and wages	23.2			6			6.9			—			36.1
Other accrued liabilities	31.6			40.9			36			—			108.5
Current maturities of long-term debt	46.7			—			—			—			46.7
Total current liabilities	139			113.3			88.4			—			340.7
Long-term debt, less current maturities	853.5			0.6			—			—			854.1
Accrued pension liabilities	106.6			21.5			—			—			128.1
Deferred income taxes	(60.7		)	274.7			3			—			217
Other liabilities	13.3			10.6			2.7			—			26.6
Intercompany accounts payable	1,451.00			734.5			683.1			(2,868.6		)	—
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	933.5			3,389.80			1,598.50			(4,988.3		)	933.5
Noncontrolling interest	—			—			4.5			—			4.5
Total stockholders’ equity	933.5			3,389.80			1,603.00			(4,988.3		)	938
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,436.20		$	4,545.00		$	2,380.20		$	(7,856.9	)	$	2,504.50
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, net	55			270.8			81			(0.8		)	406
Raw materials and work-in-process, net	(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
Other liabilities	12.4			11.5			2.8			—			26.7
Intercompany accounts payable	1,220.50			153.7			418.7			(1,792.9		)	—
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	837.6			3,219.50			762.8			(3,982.3		)	837.6
Noncontrolling 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 Statements of Cash Flow
For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015
(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	274.1		$	9.1		$	31.4		$	—		$	314.6
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(7.7		)	(19.6		)	(2.7		)	—			(30.0		)
Investment in joint ventures	—			—			(1.1		)	—			(1.1		)
Other	(2.4		)	(1.2		)	(0.1		)	—			(3.7		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(10.1		)	(20.8		)	(3.9		)	—			(34.8		)
Financing activities
Payments of long-term debt	(249.8		)	—			—			—			(249.8		)
Cash dividends paid	(24.0		)	—			—			—			(24.0		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(10.5		)	—			—			—			(10.5		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	7.3			—			—			—			7.3
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5.6			—			—			—			5.6
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			1			—			1
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(271.4		)	—			1			—			(270.4		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			0.2			—			0.2
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(7.4		)	(11.7		)	28.7			—			9.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	18.8			15			180.4			—			214.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	11.4		$	3.3		$	209.1		$	—		$	223.8
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 ventures	—			—			(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		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(0.8		)	—			—			—			(0.8		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	8.6			—			—			—			8.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4			—			—			—			3.4
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			2			—			2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(114.8		)	—			2			—			(112.8		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.0		)	—			(2.0		)
Increase (decrease) 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 repayments under revolving credit agreement	(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	(2.4		)	—			—			—			(2.4		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(11.7		)	—			—			—			(11.7		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	11.6			—			—			—			11.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	9.9			—			—			—			9.9
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			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

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
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 2014 consists of 17 weeks and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 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:
		Fiscal 2014
	(In millions, except per share data)	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	Revenue	$	627.6	$	613.5	$	711.1	$	808.9
	Gross profit	255.8		245.7		284.7		300.1
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	37.1		27.5		57.8		10.7
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.37	$	0.28	$	0.58	$	0.11
	Diluted	0.36		0.27		0.57		0.1
		Fiscal 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:
	Basic	$	0.3	$	0.18	$	0.55	$	(0.02	)
	Diluted	0.3		0.18		0.54		(0.02		)

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	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 January 3, 2015
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	18.3	$	34.9	—	$	32.6	(A)	$	20.6
	Allowance for sales returns		15.4		68.9		—	68.4		(B)	15.9
	Allowance for cash discounts		4.1		19.7		—	19.3		(C)	4.5
	Inventory valuation allowances		14		14		—	16.6		(D)	11.4
	Total		$	51.8	$	137.5	—	$	136.9		$	52.4
	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
	(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
	Jan. 03, 2015
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. Fiscal 2014 had 53 weeks and fiscal years 2013 and 2012 contained 52 weeks.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 less 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 a 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’ failure 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 LIFO method for all domestic raw materials and work-in-process inventories and certain domestic finished goods inventories. Cost is determined using the 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, from 5 to 10 years for leasehold 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 include 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 indefinite-lived 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 values and estimated fair values. The Company includes assumptions about expected future operating performance as part of a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair value. If the carrying value of these assets is 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 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 fiscal years 2014, 2013 or 2012 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.
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, mortality rates 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 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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.
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 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Earnings_Per_Share_Policies

Earnings Per Share (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
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.

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk1

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures	The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	Level 1:	Fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2:	Fair value is measured using either direct or indirect inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for similar assets or liabilities.
	Level 3:	Fair value is measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.
Derivatives and Hedging	The Company follows 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.

StockBased_Compensation_Polici

Stock-Based Compensation Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation	Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 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.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions, except share and per share data)	2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	133.1		$	100.4		$	80.7
	Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock	(2.9		)	(2.3		)	(1.7		)
	Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share	130.2			98.1			79
	Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock	0.1			0.1			0.1
	Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share	$	130.3		$	98.2		$	79.1
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	101,433,114			100,253,617			97,632,336
	Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock	(3,228,955		)	(3,308,162		)	(2,757,836		)
	Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share	98,204,159			96,945,455			94,874,500
	Effect of dilutive stock options	1,860,661			1,993,343			2,154,152
	Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share	100,064,820			98,938,798			97,028,652
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	1.33		$	1.01		$	0.84
	Diluted	$	1.3		$	0.99		$	0.81

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles1

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Other Non-Amortizable Intangibles	The changes during fiscal years 2014 and 2013 in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, which comprises trademarks and trade names, is as follows:
	(In millions)	Goodwill				Indefinite-lived intangibles				Total
	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
	Foreign currency translation effects	(6.5		)		—				(6.5		)
	Balance at January 3, 2015	$	438.8			$	690.5			$	1,129.30
Schedule of amortizable intangible assets [Table Text Block]	The combined gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for these amortizable intangibles is as follows:
		3-Jan-15
	(In millions)	Average remaining life (years)		Gross carrying				Accumulated				Net
				value				amortization
	Customer relationships	17		$	100.5			$	11.5			$	89
	Licensing arrangements	2		28.8				15.2				13.6
	Developed product technology	3		14.9				6.8				8.1
	Other	2		10.4				9				1.4
	Total			$	154.6			$	42.5			$	112.1
		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
Estimated Aggregate Future Amortization Expense for Intangibles Assets	Estimated aggregate amortization expense for such intangibles for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 is as follows:
	(In millions)	2015				2016				2017				2018		2019
	Amortization expense	$	15.5			$	13.8			$	8.7			$	5.1	$	5

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Borrowings	Total debt consists of the following obligations:
	(In millions)	January 3,		December 28,
		2015		2013
	Term Loan A, due October 10, 2018	$	525.2	$	775
	Public Bonds, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375		375
	Capital lease obligation	0.6		—
	Total debt	$	900.8	$	1,150.00
Schedule of Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt	Annual maturities of debt for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 are as follows:
	(In millions)	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
	Annual maturities of debt	$	46.7	$	57.6	$	57.6	$	363.6	$	0.1	$	375.2

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal years 2014 and 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 (1)	(5.4		)	(0.4		)		1.6			61.4				57.2
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			1.9			(2)	—			30.5			(3)	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) (1)	(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	)
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 28, 2013	$	0.5		$	(0.8	)		$	0.6		$	(9.5	)		$	(9.2	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)	(17.4		)	9.1				(0.2		)	(36.3		)		(44.8		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			0.5			(2)	—			6.5			(3)	7
	Income tax expense (benefit)	—			(0.2		)		—			(2.3		)		(2.5		)
	Net reclassifications	—			0.3				—			4.2				4.5
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1)	(17.4		)	9.4				(0.2		)	(32.1		)		(40.3		)
	Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 3, 2015	$	(16.9	)	$	8.6			$	0.4		$	(41.6	)		$	(49.5	)
	(1)	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.
	(2)	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.
	(3)	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net pension expense (see Note 12 for additional details).

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
	(In millions)	January 3,		December 28,
		2015		2013
	Land	$	4.1	$	3.9
	Buildings and improvements	114.3		119
	Machinery and equipment	194.9		192.1
	Software	102		101.1
	Gross cost	415.3		416.1
	Less: accumulated depreciation	278.5		264.2
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	136.8	$	151.9
Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Minimum rental payments due under all non-cancelable operating leases for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 are as follows:
	(In millions)	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
	Minimum rental payments	$	50.9	$	45.3	$	38.8	$	33.4	$	28.9	$	125.8

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk2

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	The carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding capital leases, are as follows:
	(In millions)	January 3, 2015		December 28, 2013
	Carrying value	$	900.2	$	1,150.00
	Fair value	928.4		1,183.80
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	The notional amounts of the Company’s derivative instruments are as follows:
	(Dollars in millions)	January 3, 2015		December 28, 2013
	Foreign exchange contracts:
	Notional amount	$	141.6	$	129.1
	Maturities (in days)	336		364
	Interest rate swap:
	Notional amount	$	405.4	$	455.5
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.
		Fair Value Measurements
		Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
	(In millions)	January 3, 2015		December 28, 2013
	Financial assets:
	Foreign exchange contracts asset	$	8.6	$	1.7
	Interest rate swap asset	0.6		0.9
	Financial liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts liability	—		2.3

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The estimated weighted-average fair value for each option granted was $6.20, $5.24 and $5.36 per share for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions.
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	Expected market price volatility (1)	29.6	%	33.2	%	37.8	%
	Risk-free interest rate (2)	1.2	%	0.6	%	0.6	%
	Dividend yield (3)	0.9	%	1.2	%	1.3	%
	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 estimated 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 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 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
	Granted	1,349,849		27.09
	Exercised	(737,402	)	13.15
	Cancelled	(245,695	)	24.16
	Outstanding at January 3, 2015	6,397,993		$	18.36		6.2		$	68.3
	Estimated forfeitures	(9,836	)
	Vested or expected to vest at January 3, 2015	6,388,157		$	18.35		6.2		$	68.3
	Nonvested at January 3, 2015 and expected to vest	(2,037,458	)
	Exercisable at January 3, 2015	4,350,699		$	15.47		5.1		$	59
Summary of Nonvested Restricted Shares Issued Under Stock Award Plans	A summary of the nonvested restricted shares and units issued under the stock award plans is as follows:
		Restricted		Weighted-			Performance			Weighted-
		Awards		Average			Awards			Average
				Grant Date						Grant Date
				Fair Value						Fair Value
	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
	Granted	689,345		27.09			609,335			27.03
	Vested	(700,543	)	16.49			(244,625	)		18.85
	Forfeited	(192,045	)	22.39			(304,940	)		20.27
	Nonvested at January 3, 2015	1,727,182		$	22.44		1,490,770			$	23.3

Retirement_Plans_Tables

Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
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 years 2014 and 2013:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013
	Change in projected benefit obligations:
	Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$	395.4		$	445.2
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	7.2			9
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	20.3			18.8
	Actuarial (gains) losses	66.2			(62.3		)
	Benefits paid to plan participants	(32.2		)	(15.3		)
	Settlements	(24.0		)	—
	Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	$	432.9		$	395.4
	Change in fair value of pension assets:
	Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	$	319.6		$	277.3
	Actual return on plan assets	32.5			53.1
	Company contributions - pension	3.9			2.4
	Company contributions - SERP	2.3			2.1
	Benefits paid to plan participants	(32.2		)	(15.3		)
	Settlements	(24.0		)	—
	Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	$	302.1		$	319.6
	Funded status	$	(130.8	)	$	(75.8	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
	Non-current assets	$	1.1		$	2.3
	Current liabilities	(3.8		)	(3.9		)
	Non-current liabilities	(128.1		)	(74.2		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(130.8	)	$	(75.8	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(41.5) and $(9.3))	$	(62.6	)	$	(13.1	)
	Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.1) and $(0.2))	(0.1		)	(0.2		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(62.7	)	$	(13.3	)
	Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
	Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	$	(130.8	)	$	(75.8	)
	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	53.4			49.4
	Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	$	(77.4	)	$	(26.4	)
Summary of Net Pension and Serp Expense Recognized	The following is a summary of net pension and SERP expense recognized by the Company:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	$	7.2		$	9		$	7.7
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	20.3			18.8			15.3
	Expected return on pension assets	(22.1		)	(21.0		)	(15.9		)
	Net amortization loss	7.5			30.5			20.8
	Settlement gain	(1.0		)	—			—
	Net pension expense	$	11.9		$	37.3		$	27.9
	Less: SERP expense	7.6			8.1			7.7
	Qualified defined benefit pension plans expense	$	4.3		$	29.2		$	20.2
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:
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
	Discount rate	4.37%		5.26%
	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	5.26%		4.30%
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.50%		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 by asset category and fair value measurement are as follows:
		January 3, 2015
	(In millions)	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Equity securities	$	—		$	195.6		$	—		$	195.6		64.7	%
	Fixed income investments	—			105.9			0.3			106.2			35.2	%
	Other	—			—			0.3			0.3			0.1	%
	Fair value of plan assets	$	—		$	301.5		$	0.6		$	302.1		100	%
		28-Dec-13
	(In millions)	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			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	%
	Fair value of plan assets	$	43.5		$	277.3		$	—		$	320.8		100	%
	Expenses payable to plan sponsor										(1.2		)
	Fair value of plan assets										$	319.6
Expected Benefit Payments	Expected benefit payments for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 are as follows:
	(In millions)	2015			2016			2017			2018			2019		2020-2024
	Expected benefit payments	$	19.3		$	20		$	20.5		$	21		$	21.5	$	118.4

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Geographic Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes	The geographic components of earnings before income taxes are as follows:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	132.4		$	76.7		$	38.3
	Foreign	49.1			51			55.9
	Earnings before income taxes	$	181.5		$	127.7		$	94.2
Provisions for Income Taxes	The provisions for income taxes consist of the following:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Current expense:
	Federal	$	42.1		$	37.1		$	15.3
	State	5.6			2.2			1.4
	Foreign	18			15			3.1
	Deferred expense (credit):
	Federal	(9.3		)	(23.5		)	(5.1		)
	State	(6.6		)	(3.0		)	(0.4		)
	Foreign	(2.2		)	(1.1		)	(0.9		)
	Income tax provision	$	47.6		$	26.7		$	13.4
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:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$	63.5		$	44.7		$	33
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax	3.7			0.5			0.2
	(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:
	Cayman Islands	(5.5		)	(5.4		)	(4.6		)
	Bermuda	(0.4		)	2.7			1.7
	Dominican Republic	1.1			1.7			(2.0		)
	Tax credits	(0.7		)	(2.2		)	—
	Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:
	Hong Kong	(16.4		)	(17.1		)	(12.2		)
	Other	3.6			3.1			(1.6		)
	Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	—			(1.2		)	(6.7		)
	Change in valuation allowance	(19.2		)	0.1			0.7
	Change in state tax rates	(6.0		)	(2.0		)	—
	Gain on intercompany sale of subsidiary stock	23.2			—			—
	Non-deductible expenses	1.1			0.9			4.9
	Other	(0.4		)	0.9			—
	Income tax provision	$	47.6		$	26.7		$	13.4
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)	January 3,			December 28,
		2015			2013
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$	16.6		$	18.7
	Deferred compensation accruals	10.9			11
	Accrued pension expense	47.2			26.6
	Stock-based compensation	20.2			16.2
	Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	13.9			32.1
	Other amounts not deductible until paid	14.2			9.2
	Other	1			0.7
	Total gross deferred income tax assets	124			114.5
	Less valuation allowance	(10.5		)	(29.7		)
	Net deferred income tax assets	113.5			84.8
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	(3.8		)	(5.3		)
	Intangible assets	(288.5		)	(294.8		)
	Other	(10.3		)	(6.1		)
	Total deferred income tax liabilities	(302.6		)	(306.2		)
	Net deferred income tax liabilities	$	(189.1	)	$	(221.4	)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	8.6		$	9.8
	Increases related to current year tax positions	1.7			2
	Decreases related to prior year positions	(1.3		)	(0.4		)
	Decrease due to lapse of statute	(0.4		)	(2.8		)
	Ending balance	$	8.6		$	8.6

Litigation_and_Contingencies_T

Litigation and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum Royalty and Advertising Obligations Due Under Terms of Certain Licenses Held by Company	These minimum future obligations for the fiscal years subsequent to January 3, 2015 are as follows:
	(In millions)	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
	Minimum royalties	$	1.8	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Minimum advertising	8.7		2.7		2.8		2.9		3		6.3

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	The following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the respective fiscal periods indicated.
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Revenue:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,059.30		$	1,086.60		$	309.6
	Performance Group	990.7			945.8			674.6
	Heritage Group	607			567.4			563.9
	Other	104.1			91.3			92.7
	Total	$	2,761.10		$	2,691.10		$	1,640.80
	Operating profit (loss):
	Lifestyle Group	$	130.2		$	168.2		$	44.6
	Performance Group	197.6			179.8			128.4
	Heritage Group	95.4			85.7			83.5
	Other	3.9			0.2			(1.1		)
	Corporate	(197.2		)	(241.6		)	(141.7		)
	Total	$	229.9		$	192.3		$	113.7
	Depreciation and amortization expense:
	Lifestyle Group	$	7.5		$	6.5		$	2
	Performance Group	3.5			3.7			3
	Heritage Group	1.1			1.2			1.2
	Other	4			4.1			4
	Corporate	37.2			40.7			17.5
	Total	$	53.3		$	56.2		$	27.7
	Capital expenditures:
	Lifestyle Group	$	9.1		$	18.3		$	1.7
	Performance Group	3.6			3.3			1.9
	Heritage Group	0.5			0.9			0.3
	Other	4.3			5.4			2.5
	Corporate	12.5			13.8			8.5
	Total	$	30		$	41.7		$	14.9
	(In millions)	January 3,			December 28,			December 29,
		2015			2013			2012
	Total assets:
	Lifestyle Group	$	1,378.80		$	1,431.10		$	1,338.30
	Performance Group	485.8			476.4			513.7
	Heritage Group	246.4			247.2			319
	Other	52.1			56.9			80.8
	Corporate	341.4			410.6			362.6
	Total	$	2,504.50		$	2,622.20		$	2,614.40
	Goodwill:
	Lifestyle Group	$	323.8		$	329		$	349.5
	Performance Group	92.5			92.8			87
	Heritage Group	22.5			23.5			23.4
	Total	$	438.8		$	445.3		$	459.9
Revenue by Geographic Region	Geographic dispersion of revenue from external customers, based on shipping destination is as follows:
		Fiscal Year
	(In millions)	2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	1,990.20		$	1,984.80		$	1,079.90
	Foreign:
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	391			362			310.1
	Canada	163			166.2			112.6
	Other	216.9			178.1			138.2
	Total from foreign territories	770.9			706.3			560.9
	Total revenue	$	2,761.10		$	2,691.10		$	1,640.80
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)	January 3,			December 28,			December 29,
		2015			2013			2012
	United States	$	126.8		$	136.7		$	136.8
	Foreign countries	10			15.2			14.2
	Total	$	136.8		$	151.9		$	151

Restructuring_Activities_Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring	The following is a summary of the fair value of the assets and the impairment recognized during fiscal 2014.
	(In millions)	Fair Value			Impairment
	Property and equipment	$	0.6		$	5.5
Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Costs	The following is a summary of the activity with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the 2014 Plan, by category of costs.
	(In millions)	Severance and employee related			Impairment of property and equipment			Costs associated with exit or disposal activities			Total
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Restructuring costs	2.6			5.5			13.1			21.2
	Amounts paid	(1.6		)	—			(3.4		)	(5.0		)
	Charges against assets	—			(5.5		)	(3.2		)	(8.7		)
	Balance at January 3, 2015	$	1		$	—		$	6.5		$	7.5
Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Costs	The following is a summary of the activity with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the 2013 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
	Restructuring costs	0.1			0.9			1
	Amounts paid	(0.1		)	(1.2		)	(1.3		)
	Charges against assets	—			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Balance at January 3, 2015	$	—		$	—		$	—

Business_Acquisitions_Tables

Business Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
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
	Jan. 03, 2015
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 January 3, 2015
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Revenue	$	607.8		$	3,276.10		$	848.8		$	(1,971.6	)	$	2,761.10
	Cost of goods sold	442.9			2,594.90			483.5			(1,847.5		)	1,673.80
	Restructuring costs	0.1			—			0.9			—			1
	Gross profit	164.8			681.2			364.4			(124.1		)	1,086.30
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	126.1			555.1			258.1			(124.1		)	815.2
	Acquisition-related integration costs	6.5			1.1			7.6			—			15.2
	Restructuring costs	3			10.4			12.6			—			26
	Operating profit	29.2			114.6			86.1			—			229.9
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense, net	45.4			0.1			(0.1		)	—			45.4
	Debt extinguishment costs	1.3			—			—			—			1.3
	Other expense (income), net	—			(1.3		)	3			—			1.7
	Total other expense (income)	46.7			(1.2		)	2.9			—			48.4
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(17.5		)	115.8			83.2			—			181.5
	Income tax expense	0.7			37.7			9.2			—			47.6
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(18.2		)	78.1			74			—			133.9
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	151.3			9.4			74.7			(235.4		)	—
	Net earnings	133.1			87.5			148.7			(235.4		)	133.9
	Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.8			—			0.8
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	133.1		$	87.5		$	147.9		$	(235.4	)	$	133.1
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net earnings	$	133.1		$	87.5		$	148.7		$	(235.4	)	$	133.9
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17.4		)	—			(18.5		)	17.4			(18.5		)
	Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts	9.4			—			9.4			(9.4		)	9.4
	Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(0.2		)	—			—			—			(0.2		)
	Pension adjustments	(32.1		)	(10.3		)	—			10.3			(32.1		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(40.3		)	(10.3		)	(9.1		)	18.3			(41.4		)
	Comprehensive income	92.8			77.2			139.6			(217.1		)	92.5
	Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			(0.3		)	—			(0.3		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	92.8		$	77.2		$	139.9		$	(217.1	)	$	92.8
	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			266.8			(82.5		)	830
	Acquisition-related integration costs	16.9			14.9			9.7			—			41.5
	Restructuring costs	—			—			0.7			—			0.7
	Operating profit (loss)	(1.6		)	119.6			74.3			—			192.3
	Other expenses:
	Interest expense, 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 expense (income)	61.5			(0.1		)	3.2			—			64.6
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(63.1		)	119.7			71.1			—			127.7
	Income tax expense	1.5			19.3			5.9			—			26.7
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings 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 noncontrolling interest	—			—			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 (loss) income	178.7			228			82.4			(309.8		)	179.3
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(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, 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 expense (income)	19.5			(0.4		)	0.4			—			19.5
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(38.1		)	74.6			57			0.7			94.2
Income tax expense (benefit)	12.3			(0.1		)	1.2			—			13.4
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings 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 noncontrolling interest	—			—			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 (loss) income	(16.5		)	—			0.7			(0.7		)	(16.5		)
Comprehensive income	64.2			129.1			117.7			(246.7		)	64.3
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(0.1		)	—			0.1			—			—
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	64.3		$	129.1		$	117.6		$	(246.7	)	$	64.3
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
	As of January 3, 2015
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	11.4		$	3.3		$	209.1		$	—		$	223.8
	Accounts receivable, net	18.8			181.4			112.5			—			312.7
	Inventories:
	Finished products, net	59.5			260			78.6			—			398.1
	Raw materials and work-in-process, net	2.1			1.3			12.5			—			15.9
	Total inventories	61.6			261.3			91.1			—			414
	Deferred income taxes	12.8			14			1.3			—			28.1
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24.8			21.4			17.4			—			63.6
	Total current assets	129.4			481.4			431.4			—			1,042.20
	Property, plant and equipment:
	Gross cost	230.7			150.7			33.9			—			415.3
	Accumulated depreciation	(183.3		)	(72.6		)	(22.6		)	—			(278.5		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	47.4			78.1			11.3			—			136.8
	Other assets:
	Goodwill	7.9			353			77.9			—			438.8
	Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.3			674.9			11.3			—			690.5
	Amortizable intangibles, net	0.6			111.5			—			—			112.1
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			2.8			—			2.8
	Deferred financing costs, net	16.5			—			—			—			16.5
	Other	49.8			11.9			3.1			—			64.8
	Intercompany accounts receivable	22.1			2,225.40			621.1			(2,868.6		)	—
	Investment in affiliates	3,158.20			608.8			1,221.30			(4,988.3		)	—
	Total other assets	3,259.40			3,985.50			1,937.50			(7,856.9		)	1,325.50
	Total assets	$	3,436.20		$	4,545.00		$	2,380.20		$	(7,856.9	)	$	2,504.50
	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
	As of January 3, 2015
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	37.5		$	66.4		$	45.5		$	—		$	149.4
	Accrued salaries and wages	23.2			6			6.9			—			36.1
	Other accrued liabilities	31.6			40.9			36			—			108.5
	Current maturities of long-term debt	46.7			—			—			—			46.7
	Total current liabilities	139			113.3			88.4			—			340.7
	Long-term debt, less current maturities	853.5			0.6			—			—			854.1
	Accrued pension liabilities	106.6			21.5			—			—			128.1
	Deferred income taxes	(60.7		)	274.7			3			—			217
	Other liabilities	13.3			10.6			2.7			—			26.6
	Intercompany accounts payable	1,451.00			734.5			683.1			(2,868.6		)	—
	Stockholders’ equity
	Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	933.5			3,389.80			1,598.50			(4,988.3		)	933.5
	Noncontrolling interest	—			—			4.5			—			4.5
	Total stockholders’ equity	933.5			3,389.80			1,603.00			(4,988.3		)	938
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,436.20		$	4,545.00		$	2,380.20		$	(7,856.9	)	$	2,504.50
	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, net	55			270.8			81			(0.8		)	406
Raw materials and work-in-process, net	(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
Other liabilities	12.4			11.5			2.8			—			26.7
Intercompany accounts payable	1,220.50			153.7			418.7			(1,792.9		)	—
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	837.6			3,219.50			762.8			(3,982.3		)	837.6
Noncontrolling 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
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow	WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
	For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015
	(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	274.1		$	9.1		$	31.4		$	—		$	314.6
	Investing activities
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	(7.7		)	(19.6		)	(2.7		)	—			(30.0		)
	Investment in joint ventures	—			—			(1.1		)	—			(1.1		)
	Other	(2.4		)	(1.2		)	(0.1		)	—			(3.7		)
	Net cash used in investing activities	(10.1		)	(20.8		)	(3.9		)	—			(34.8		)
	Financing activities
	Payments of long-term debt	(249.8		)	—			—			—			(249.8		)
	Cash dividends paid	(24.0		)	—			—			—			(24.0		)
	Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(10.5		)	—			—			—			(10.5		)
	Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	7.3			—			—			—			7.3
	Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5.6			—			—			—			5.6
	Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			1			—			1
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(271.4		)	—			1			—			(270.4		)
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			0.2			—			0.2
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(7.4		)	(11.7		)	28.7			—			9.6
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	18.8			15			180.4			—			214.2
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$	11.4		$	3.3		$	209.1		$	—		$	223.8
	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 ventures	—			—			(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		)
	Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(0.8		)	—			—			—			(0.8		)
	Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	8.6			—			—			—			8.6
	Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	3.4			—			—			—			3.4
	Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			2			—			2
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(114.8		)	—			2			—			(112.8		)
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.0		)	—			(2.0		)
	Increase (decrease) 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 repayments under revolving credit agreement	(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	(2.4		)	—			—			—			(2.4		)
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	(11.7		)	—			—			—			(11.7		)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	11.6			—			—			—			11.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	9.9			—			—			—			9.9
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	—			—			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

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation1

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Results of Operations	The Company’s unaudited quarterly results of operations are as follows:
		Fiscal 2014
	(In millions, except per share data)	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	Revenue	$	627.6	$	613.5	$	711.1	$	808.9
	Gross profit	255.8		245.7		284.7		300.1
	Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	37.1		27.5		57.8		10.7
	Net earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.37	$	0.28	$	0.58	$	0.11
	Diluted	0.36		0.27		0.57		0.1
		Fiscal 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:
	Basic	$	0.3	$	0.18	$	0.55	$	(0.02	)
	Diluted	0.3		0.18		0.54		(0.02		)

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Fiscal Year Period	53	52
Minimum [Member] | Building and improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	14 years
Minimum [Member] | Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	5 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] | Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery, equipment and software [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciable life	10 years

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Sep. 07, 2013	Jun. 15, 2013	Mar. 23, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$57.80	$27.50	$37.10	$54.40	$17.90	$29.80	$10.70	($1.70)	$133.10	$100.40	$80.70
Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock									-2.9	2.3	-1.7
Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share									130.2	98.1	79
Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock									0.1	0.1	0.1
Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share									$130.30	$98.20	$79.10
Weighted average shares outstanding									101,433,114	100,253,617	97,632,336
Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock									-3,228,955	3,308,162	-2,757,836
Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share									98,204,159	96,945,455	94,874,500
Effect of dilutive stock options									1,860,661	1,993,343	2,154,152
Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share									100,064,820	98,938,798	97,028,652
Earnings per share - Basic	$0.58	$0.28	$0.37	$0.55	$0.18	$0.30	$0.11	($0.02)	$1.33	$1.01	$0.84
Earnings per share - Diluted	$0.57	$0.27	$0.36	$0.54	$0.18	$0.30	$0.10	($0.02)	$1.30	$0.99	$0.81

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Apr. 24, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized	320,000,000	320,000,000		160,000,000
Anti-dilutive stock options	1,116,576	449,036	775,182
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000,000
Preferred stock, par or stated value Per Share	$1
Purchase of common stock for treasury	$0	$0	$2.40
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	-10.5	-0.8	-11.7
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$200
Series A junior participating preferred stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	150,000
Series B junior participating preferred stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles2

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$438.80	$445.30	$459.90
Indefinite-lived intangibles	690.5	690.5	679.8
Goodwill And indefinite-lived intangibles	1,129.30	1,135.80	1,139.70
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		-10.8
Indefinite-lived Intangibles, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		10
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, purchase accounting adjustments		-0.8
Goodwill, Foreign currency translation effects	-6.5	-3.8
Indefinite-lived intangibles, foreign currency translation effects	0	0.7
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, foreign currency translation effects	($6.50)	($3.10)

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles3

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Amortizable Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	$154.60	$158.70
Accumulated amortization	42.5	32
Amortizable intangibles, net	112.1	126.7
Customer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	100.5	100.5
Accumulated amortization	11.5	6.4
Amortizable intangibles, net	89	94.1
Average remaining life (years)	17 years	18 years
Licensing arrangements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	28.8	28.8
Accumulated amortization	15.2	8.3
Amortizable intangibles, net	13.6	20.5
Average remaining life (years)	2 years	3 years
Developed product technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	14.9	14.9
Accumulated amortization	6.8	3.8
Amortizable intangibles, net	8.1	11.1
Average remaining life (years)	3 years	4 years
Backlog [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value		5.2
Accumulated amortization		5.2
Amortizable intangibles, net		0
Average remaining life (years)		0 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	10.4	9.3
Accumulated amortization	9	8.3
Amortizable intangibles, net	$1.40	$1
Average remaining life (years)	2 years	2 years

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles4

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$15.70	$18.40	$6.50

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles5

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$15.50
2016	13.8
2017	8.7
2018	5.1
2019	$5

Accounts_Receivable_Details

Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Sale Of Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Under Agreement	$200
Sale Of Accounts Receivable Percent Paid At Sale	90.00%
Accounts Receivable, Reduction Due To Sale	60.9
Accounts Receivable Sold	72.8
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Receivables	65.5
Discount fee charged by financial institution	$0.10

Inventories_Additional_Informa

Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
LIFO inventory amount	$62.50	$59.30
Excess of FIFO over LIFO value	$25.10	$21.80

Debt_Schedule_of_Borrowings_De

Debt (Schedule of Borrowings) (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$900.20	$1,150
Capital lease obligations	0.6	0
Total debt	900.8	1,150
Term Loan A [Member] | October Tenth Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	525.2	775
Public Bonds [Member] | October Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$375	$375

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Mar. 28, 2015	Oct. 10, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortized deferred financing costs	$4.20	$6.10	$1.80
Repayments of Long-term Debt	249.8	875	25.5
Debt extinguishment costs	1.3	13.1	0
Voluntary Payments [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt				58
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility					1,350
Alternative Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	1.25%
Alternative Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	0.38%
Euro Currency Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	2.25%
Euro Currency Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	1.38%
Foreign Currency Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility amount	100
Swingline Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility amount	50
Letter of Credit Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility amount	50
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility	200
Letters of credit, amount outstanding	3.6	3.5
Chinese Renminbi [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility amount	5
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	0
Public Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility	375
Interest rate (percent)	6.13%
October Tenth Two Thousand Eighteen [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Facility					775
Voluntary Payments [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$200

Schedule_of_Annual_Maturities_

Schedule of Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$46.70
2016	57.6
2017	57.6
2018	363.6
2019	0.1
Thereafter	$375.20

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015		Dec. 28, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	($9.20)		($87.50)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-44.8		57.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	7		32.4
Income tax expense (benefit)	-2.5		-11.3
Net reclassifications	4.5		21.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-40.3	[1]	78.3	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance	-49.5		-9.2
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	-0.8		-1.7
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	9.1		-0.4
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0.5	[2]	1.9	[2]
Income tax expense (benefit)	-0.2		-0.6
Net reclassifications	0.3		1.3
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9.4	[1]	0.9	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance	8.6		-0.8
Interest rate swap [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	0.6		-1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-0.2		1.6
Income tax expense (benefit)			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-0.2	[1]	1.6	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance	0.4		0.6
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	0.5		5.9
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-17.4		-5.4
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance			0.5
Pension adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	-9.5		-90.7
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-36.3		61.4
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6.5	[3]	30.5	[3]
Income tax expense (benefit)	-2.3		-10.7
Net reclassifications	4.2		19.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-32.1	[1]	81.2	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending Balance	($41.60)		($9.50)
[1]	Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest.
[2]	Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold.
[3]	Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net pension expense (see Note 12 for additional details).

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_P

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$4.10	$3.90
Buildings and improvements	114.3	119
Machinery and equipment	194.9	192.1
Software	102	101.1
Gross cost	415.3	416.1
Less: accumulated depreciation	278.5	264.2
Property, plant and equipment, net	$136.80	$151.90

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_F

Property, Plant and Equipment - Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
2015	$50.90
2016	45.3
2017	38.8
2018	33.4
2019	28.9
Thereafter	$125.80

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_A

Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$37.60	$37.80	$21.20
Rental expense under all operating leases	$59.20	$55.90	$29.40

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk3

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Fair Value of Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Long-term debt, including current maturities, excluding capital leases	$900.20	$1,150
Fair value, long-term debt, including current maturities	$928.40	$1,183.80

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk4

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Additional Information) (Details) (Interest rate swap [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
Interest rate swap [Member]
Financial Instruments And Derivatives [Line Items]
Number of interest rate swap agreements	1
Financial instrument expiration date	6-Oct-17

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk5

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Derivative Notional Amounts) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional amount	$141.60	$129.10
Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives	336 days	364 days
Interest rate swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional amount	$405.40	$455.50

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk6

Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value) (Details) (Level 2 [Member], USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts asset	$8.60	$1.70
Interest rate swap asset	0.6	0.9
Foreign exchange contracts liability	$0	$2.30

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation Stock Option Assumptions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015		Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted-average fair values for options granted	$6.20		$5.24		$5.36
Expected market price volatility	29.60%	[1]	33.20%	[1]	37.80%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate	1.20%	[2]	0.60%	[2]	0.60%	[2]
Dividend yield	0.90%	[3]	1.20%	[3]	1.30%	[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 estimated 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.

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation	$25.10	$28.20	$15
Income tax benefits for grants	8.4	9.3	4.9
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	10.3	12.8	30.1
Closing stock price	$29.03
Stock options exercisable and in-the-money, number	4,341,758	4,004,398
Stock options exercisable and in-the-money, weighted average exercise price	$15.44	$13.54
Stock option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares and stock option grants	4.6	4.3	2.9
Weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 2 months 12 days	1 year 3 months 18 days	1 year 2 months 12 days
Restricted stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares and stock option grants	16.2	13.8	11.6
Weighted-average period of recognition	2 years 0 months 0 days	1 year 10 months 24 days	2 years 1 month 6 days
Total fair value of shares vested	19.5	2.7	14.9
Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares and stock option grants	6	8	3.5
Weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 3 months 18 days	1 year 2 months 12 days	1 year 2 months 12 days
Total fair value of shares vested	$6.60	$0.60	$17.50
Available For Issuance [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive units	7,664,828
Option Or Stock Appreciation Right [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive units	1
Non-Stock Option Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive units	2.6
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Lapsing Period Of Restrictions Related To Restricted Stock Issued1	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Lapsing Period Of Restrictions Related To Restricted Stock Issued1	5 years

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation Summary of Transactions Under Stock Option Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares Under Option, Beginning Balance	6,031,241	5,500,982	7,389,968
Granted, Shares Under Option	1,349,849	1,489,813	902,554
Exercised, Shares Under Option	-737,402	-851,874	-2,729,502
Cancelled, Shares Under Option	-245,695	-107,680	-62,038
Shares Under Option, Ending Balance	6,397,993	6,031,241	5,500,982	7,389,968
Estimated forfeitures, Shares Under Option	-9,836
Vested or expected to vest at January 3, 2015	6,388,157
Nonvested at January 3, 2015 and expected to vest	-2,037,458
Exercisable at January 3, 2015	4,350,699
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$16	$13.84	$11.70
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$27.09	$21.76	$19.85
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$13.15	$11.46	$9.95
Cancelled, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$24.16	$20.89	$17.78
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$18.36	$16	$13.84	$11.70
Vested or expected to vest, weighted-average exercise price	$18.35
Weighted-average exercise price of options, exercisable	$15.47
Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	6 years 2 months 12 days	6 years 2 months 12 days	5 years 10 months 24 days	5 years 6 months
Average remaining contractual term, vested or expected to vest	6 years 2 months 12 days
Average remaining contractual term, exercisable	5 years 1 month 6 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$68.30	$104.90	$34.40	$45.70
Vested or expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value	68.3
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$59

StockBased_Compensation_Summar1

Stock-Based Compensation Summary of Nonvested Restricted Shares Issued Under Stock Award Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
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	1,930,425	1,398,462	1,491,858
Shares, granted	689,345	744,287	703,348
Shares, vested	-700,543	-102,724	-730,434
Shares, forfeited	-192,045	-109,600	-66,310
Nonvested shares, Ending balance	1,727,182	1,930,425	1,398,462
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$18.61	$16.58	$12.89
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, granted	$27.09	$22.18	$20.14
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested	$16.49	$15.35	$12.51
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, forfeited	$22.39	$19.96	$16.13
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$22.44	$18.61	$16.58
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	1,431,000	779,394	1,282,660
Shares, granted	609,335	789,814	401,190
Shares, vested	-244,625	-28,580	-872,352
Shares, forfeited	-304,940	-109,628	-32,104
Nonvested shares, Ending balance	1,490,770	1,431,000	779,394
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$20.31	$18.93	$12.69
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, granted	$27.03	$21.52	$19.89
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested	$18.85	$13.62	$10.63
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, forfeited	$20.27	$20.99	$12.82
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$23.30	$20.31	$18.93

Retirement_Plans_Additional_In

Retirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
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	$59.50	$55.30
Defined contribution plan cost recognized	4.7	4.8	2.9
Defined contribution plan at foreign subsidiary	1.2	1.5	0.9
Deferred recognized compensation liability	2.2	2.6
Accumulated benefit obligations for all defined benefit pension plans and the SERP	412.3	380.1
Prior service cost expected to be recognized in net periodic pension expense	0.1
Actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	20.9
Amortization of Unrecognized net actuarial losses exceeding certain corridors period	5 years
Equity securities [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Target investment allocation	65.00%
Fixed income securities [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Target investment allocation	35.00%
Pension [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Number Of Retirement Plans	3
Expected contributions to defined benefit plans	0
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Domain]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Number Of Retirement Plans	2
SERP [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Cash surrender value of life insurance	53.4	49.4
Expected contributions to defined benefit plans	$3.70

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	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Change in projected benefit obligations:
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year	$395.40	$445.20
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	7.2	9	7.7
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	20.3	18.8	15.3
Actuarial (gains) losses	66.2	-62.3
Benefits paid to plan participants	-32.2	-15.3
Settlements	-24	0
Projected benefit obligations at end of the year	432.9	395.4	445.2
Change in fair value of pension assets:
Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year	319.6	277.3
Actual return on plan assets	32.5	53.1
Benefits paid to plan participants	-32.2	-15.3
Settlements	-24	0
Fair value of pension assets at end of the year	302.1	319.6	277.3
Funded status	-130.8	-75.8
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Non-current assets	1.1	2.3
Current liabilities	-3.8	-3.9
Non-current liabilities	-128.1	-74.2
Net amount recognized	-130.8	-75.8
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(41.5) and $(9.3))	-62.6	-13.1
Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.1) and $(0.2))	-0.1	-0.2
Net amount recognized	-62.7	-13.3
Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP	-130.8	-75.8
Nonqualified trust assets	59.5	55.3
Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental)	-77.4	-26.4
Pension [Member]
Change in fair value of pension assets:
Company contributions	3.9	2.4
SERP [Member]
Change in fair value of pension assets:
Company contributions	2.3	2.1
Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental):
Nonqualified trust assets	$53.40	$49.40

Retirement_Plans_Changes_in_Co1

Retirement Plans - Changes in Company's Assets and Related Obligations for its Pension Plans (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized net actuarial loss amount net of tax	$41.50	$9.30
Unrecognized prior service cost amount net of tax	$0.10	$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	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year	($7.20)	($9)	($7.70)
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	-20.3	-18.8	-15.3
Expected return on pension assets	-22.1	-21	-15.9
Net amortization loss	7.5	30.5	20.8
Settlement gain	-1	0	0
Net pension expense	11.9	37.3	27.9
SERP [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension expense	7.6	8.1	7.7
Pension [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension expense	$4.30	$29.20	$20.20

Retirement_Plans_Weighted_Aver

Retirement Plans - Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
Discount rate	4.37%	5.26%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:
Discount rate	5.26%	4.30%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	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 $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$302.10	$319.60	$277.30
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
Level 2 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	301.5	277.3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.6
Equity securities [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	195.6	211.5
Equity securities, Percentage	64.70%	66.00%
Equity securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		15.4
Equity securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	195.6	196.1
Equity securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0
Fixed income securities [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	106.2	107.9
Equity securities, Percentage	35.20%	33.60%
Fixed income securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		26.7
Fixed income securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	105.9	81.2
Fixed income securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.3
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
Other Investments [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.3
Equity securities, Percentage	0.10%
Other Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0
Other Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.3
Subtotal [Member]
Schedule Of Other Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$302.10	$320.80

Retirement_Plans_Expected_Bene

Retirement Plans - Expected Benefit Payments (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$19.30
2016	20
2017	20.5
2018	21
2019	21.5
2020-2024	$118.40

Income_Taxes_Geographic_Compon

Income Taxes - Geographic Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$132.40	$76.70	$38.30
Foreign	49.1	51	55.9
Earnings before income taxes	$181.50	$127.70	$94.20

Income_Taxes_Provisions_for_In

Income Taxes - Provisions for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Current expense:
Federal	$42.10	$37.10	$15.30
State	5.6	2.2	1.4
Foreign	18	15	3.1
Deferred expense (credit):
Federal	-9.3	-23.5	-5.1
State	-6.6	-3	-0.4
Foreign	-2.2	-1.1	-0.9
Total provision for income taxes	$47.60	$26.70	$13.40

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%
Deferred tax assets, Valuation Allowance	$10.50	$29.70
Change in the total valuation allowance	19.2	-26.5
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary	66.2
Valuation Allowance Increase Decrease Foreign Operating Losses And Tax Credits	4
Valuation Allowance Increase (Decrease) Capital Loss Utilization	23.2
Portion of the unrecognized tax benefits if recognized, reduction of annual effective tax rate	7.5	7.3
Interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits	2.4	2.2
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	380.3
Cash and cash equivalents	223.8	214.2	171.4	140
Foreign country [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	39.3
Tax credit carryforwards	2
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	6.9
Total From Foreign Countries [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$208.10

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	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%)	$63.50	$44.70	$33
State income taxes, net of federal income tax	3.7	0.5	0.2
Tax credits	-0.7	-2.2	0
Adjustments for uncertain tax positions	0	-1.2	-6.7
Change in valuation allowance	-19.2	0.1	0.7
Change in state tax rates	-6	-2	0
Gain on intercompany sale of subsidiary stock	23.2	0	0
Non-deductible expenses	1.1	0.9	4.9
Other	-0.4	0.9	0
Total provision for income taxes	47.6	26.7	13.4
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Income Taxes [Line Items]
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	-5.5	-5.4	-4.6
BERMUDA
Income Taxes [Line Items]
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	-0.4	2.7	1.7
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Income Taxes [Line Items]
(Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates:	1.1	1.7	-2
HONG KONG
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:	-16.4	-17.1	-12.2
OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate:	$3.60	$3.10	($1.60)

Income_Taxes_Significant_Compo

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred income tax assets:
Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances	$16.60	$18.70
Deferred compensation accruals	10.9	11
Accrued pension expense	47.2	26.6
Stock-based compensation	20.2	16.2
Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward	13.9	32.1
Other amounts not deductible until paid	14.2	9.2
Other amounts not deductible until paid	1	0.7
Total gross deferred income tax assets	124	114.5
Less valuation allowance	-10.5	-29.7
Net deferred income tax assets	113.5	84.8
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation	-3.8	-5.3
Intangible assets	-288.5	-294.8
Other	-10.3	-6.1
Total deferred income tax liabilities	-302.6	-306.2
Net deferred income tax liabilities	($189.10)	($221.40)

Income_Taxes_Summarizes_Unreco

Income Taxes - Summarizes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$8.60	$9.80
Increases related to current year tax positions	1.7	2
Decreases related to prior year positions	-1.3	-0.4
Decrease due to lapse of statute	-0.4	-2.8
Ending balance	$8.60	$8.60

Litigation_and_Contingencies_M

Litigation and Contingencies - Minimum Royalty and Advertising Obligations Due Under Terms of Certain Licenses Held by Company (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Advertising [Member]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
2015	$8.70
2016	2.7
2017	2.8
2018	2.9
2019	3
Thereafter	6.3
Royalties [Member]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
2015	1.8
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	$0

Litigation_and_Contingencies_A

Litigation and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (Licensing arrangements [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Licensing arrangements [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Incurred royalty expense	$2.30	$1.70	$2.80
Incurred advertising expense	$4.10	$4.40	$4.10

Business_Segments_Additional_I

Business Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating groups	3
Percentage of sources of footwear products from unrelated suppliers in foreign country region	99.00%

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. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Sep. 07, 2013	Jun. 15, 2013	Mar. 23, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$711.10	$613.50	$627.60	$716.60	$587.80	$645.90	$808.90	$740.80	$2,761.10	$2,691.10	$1,640.80
Operating profit (loss):									229.9	192.3	113.7
Depreciation and amortization expense:									53.3	56.2	27.7
Capital expenditures:									30	41.7	14.9
Total assets							2,504.50	2,622.20	2,504.50	2,622.20	2,614.40
Goodwill							438.8	445.3	438.8	445.3	459.9
Lifestyle Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									1,059.30	1,086.60	309.6
Operating profit (loss):									130.2	168.2	44.6
Depreciation and amortization expense:									7.5	6.5	2
Capital expenditures:									9.1	18.3	1.7
Total assets							1,378.80	1,431.10	1,378.80	1,431.10	1,338.30
Goodwill							323.8	329	323.8	329	349.5
Performance Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									990.7	945.8	674.6
Operating profit (loss):									197.6	179.8	128.4
Depreciation and amortization expense:									3.5	3.7	3
Capital expenditures:									3.6	3.3	1.9
Total assets							485.8	476.4	485.8	476.4	513.7
Goodwill							92.5	92.8	92.5	92.8	87
Heritage Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									607	567.4	563.9
Operating profit (loss):									95.4	85.7	83.5
Depreciation and amortization expense:									1.1	1.2	1.2
Capital expenditures:									0.5	0.9	0.3
Total assets							246.4	247.2	246.4	247.2	319
Goodwill							22.5	23.5	22.5	23.5	23.4
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									104.1	91.3	92.7
Operating profit (loss):									3.9	0.2	-1.1
Depreciation and amortization expense:									4	4.1	4
Capital expenditures:									4.3	5.4	2.5
Total assets							52.1	56.9	52.1	56.9	80.8
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss):									-197.2	-241.6	-141.7
Depreciation and amortization expense:									37.2	40.7	17.5
Capital expenditures:									12.5	13.8	8.5
Total assets							$341.40	$410.60	$341.40	$410.60	$362.60

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	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$2,761.10	$2,691.10	$1,640.80
United States [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	1,990.20	1,984.80	1,079.90
Europe [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	391	362	310.1
CANADA
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	163	166.2	112.6
Other [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	216.9	178.1	138.2
Foreign [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$770.90	$706.30	$560.90

Business_Segments_Companys_Lon

Business Segments - Company's Long-Lived Assets (Primarily Property, Plant and Equipment) (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$136.80	$151.90	$151
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	126.8	136.7	136.8
Foreign [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$10	$15.20	$14.20

Restructuring_Activities_Restr

Restructuring Activities (Restructuring Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs - COGS	$1	$7.60	$0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	26	0.7	0
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	-7.7	-1.4	0
Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	21.2
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	-5
Charges against assets	-8.7
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	7.5
Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0.5	0
Restructuring costs - COGS	1	7.6
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	-1.3	-1.4
Charges against assets	-0.2	-5.7
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	0	0.5
Severance and employee related [Member] | Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	2.6
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	-1.6
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	1
Severance and employee related [Member] | Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0	0
Restructuring costs - COGS	0.1	1.4
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	-0.1	-1.4
Charges against assets		0
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	0	0
Impairment of property and equipment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs - SG&A		0.7
Impairment of property and equipment [Member] | Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	5.5
Charges against assets	-5.5
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	0
Exit or disposal activities [Member] | Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	13.1
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	-3.4
Charges against assets	-3.2
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	6.5
Exit or disposal activities [Member] | Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, Beginning balance	0.5	0
Restructuring costs - COGS	0.9	6.2
Cash payments related to restructuring costs	-1.2	0
Charges against assets	-0.2	-5.7
Restructuring reserve, Ending balance	$0	$0.50

Restructuring_Activities_Addit

Restructuring Activities (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - COGS	$1	$7.60	$0
Restructuring costs - SG&A	26	0.7	0
Restructuring costs	27	8.3	0
Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of retail stores closed	58
Restructuring costs - SG&A	21.2
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - SG&A	4.8
Restructuring costs	-1.4
Manufacturing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs - COGS	1	7.6
Maximum [Member] | Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of retail stores expected to close	140
Estimated pretax restructuring charges	32
Estimated non-cash charges	11.6
Estimated annualized pretax benefit	11
Minimum [Member] | Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Estimated pretax restructuring charges	26.6
Estimated non-cash charges	$9.60

Restructuring_Activities_Restr1

Restructuring Activities Restructuring Activities (Impairment Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$26	$0.70	$0
Property, plant and equipment, net	136.8	151.9
Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	21.2
Consumer Direct Operations [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	0.6
Impairment of property and equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs		0.7
Impairment of property and equipment [Member] | Consumer Direct Operations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$5.50

Business_Acquisitions_Addition

Business Acquisitions (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Oct. 09, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	$15.20	$41.50	$32.50
Business Combination Acquisition Related Transaction And Integration Costs Total		41.5	42.2
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs, Cost of goods sold	0	0	4.5
Acquisition-related interest expense	0	0	5.2
Net reduction to goodwill		-10.8
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG		408.8	419.6
Value of inventory		203.5	203.5
PLG [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition price paid in cash			1,249.50	88.8
Value of inventory			4
Fixed assets written up to estimated fair market value			18.8
Compensation Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	3.9	26.2	2.7
Purchased Services [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	1.1	10.6	5.2
Other Integration Costs [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	10.2
Amortization Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs		2.4
Professional and Legal Fees [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs		2.3	14.9
Taxes Paid on Behalf of Seller [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs			$9.70

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	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 29, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	$821.80		$820.60
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	2 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	3 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
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)	Jan. 03, 2015
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. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Sep. 07, 2013	Jun. 15, 2013	Mar. 23, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	$711.10	$613.50	$627.60	$716.60	$587.80	$645.90	$808.90	$740.80	$2,761.10	$2,691.10	$1,640.80
Cost of goods sold									1,673.80	1,619	1,008.10
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs									0	0	4.5
Restructuring costs									1	7.6	0
Gross profit	284.7	245.7	255.8	286	241.1	262.1	300.1	275.3	1,086.30	1,064.50	628.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses									815.2	830	482
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs									15.2	41.5	32.5
Restructuring costs									26	0.7	0
Operating profit (Loss)									229.9	192.3	113.7
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									45.4	52	14
Acquisition-related interest expense									0	0	5.2
Debt extinguishment costs									1.3	13.1	0
Other expense (income), net									1.7	-0.5	0.3
Total other expenses (income)									48.4	64.6	19.5
Earnings before income taxes									181.5	127.7	94.2
Income taxes									47.6	26.7	13.4
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									133.9	101	80.8
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									0	0	0
Net earnings									133.9	101	80.8
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest									0.8	0.6	0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	57.8	27.5	37.1	54.4	17.9	29.8	10.7	-1.7	133.1	100.4	80.7
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									133.9	101	80.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									-18.5	-5.4	5.7
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									9.4	0.9	-5
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									-0.2	1.6	-1
Pension adjustments									-32.1	81.2	-16.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									-41.4	78.3	-16.5
Comprehensive income									92.5	179.3	64.3
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests									-0.3	0.5	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									92.8	178.8	64.3
Parent [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue									607.8	538.2	527.1
Cost of goods sold									442.9	383.8	390.6
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											0.8
Restructuring costs									0.1	0.1
Gross profit									164.8	154.3	135.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses									126.1	139	123
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs									6.5	16.9	31.3
Restructuring costs									3	0
Operating profit (Loss)									29.2	-1.6	-18.6
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									45.4	52.1	13.9
Acquisition-related interest expense											5.2
Debt extinguishment costs									1.3	13.1
Other expense (income), net										3.7	0.4
Total other expenses (income)									46.7	61.5	19.5
Earnings before income taxes									-17.5	-63.1	-38.1
Income taxes									0.7	1.5	12.3
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									-18.2	-64.6	-50.4
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									151.3	165	131.1
Net earnings									133.1	100.4	80.7
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest											0
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									133.1	100.4	80.7
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									133.1	100.4	80.7
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									-17.4	-5.4	5.7
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									9.4	0.9	-5
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									-0.2	1.6	-1
Pension adjustments									-32.1	81.2	-16.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									-40.3	78.3	-16.5
Comprehensive income									92.8	178.7	64.2
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests										-0.1	-0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									92.8	178.8	64.3
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue									3,276.10	3,849.10	1,065.70
Cost of goods sold									2,594.90	3,207.90	780.6
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											3.7
Restructuring costs										0
Gross profit									681.2	641.2	281.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses									555.1	506.7	206
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs									1.1	14.9	1.2
Restructuring costs									10.4	0
Operating profit (Loss)									114.6	119.6	74.2
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									0.1	-0.2	-0.2
Acquisition-related interest expense											0
Debt extinguishment costs									0	0
Other expense (income), net									-1.3	-0.1	-0.2
Total other expenses (income)									-1.2	-0.1	-0.4
Earnings before income taxes									115.8	119.7	74.6
Income taxes									37.7	19.3	-0.1
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									78.1	100.4	74.7
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									9.4	114.5	54.4
Net earnings									87.5	214.9	129.1
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest											0
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									87.5	214.9	129.1
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									87.5	214.9	129.1
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	0
Pension adjustments									-10.3	13.1	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									-10.3	13.1	0
Comprehensive income									77.2	228	129.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									77.2	228	129.1
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue									848.8	774.4	539.2
Cost of goods sold									483.5	415.4	277.1
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											0
Restructuring costs									0.9	7.5
Gross profit									364.4	351.5	262.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses									258.1	266.8	204.7
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs									7.6	9.7	0
Restructuring costs									12.6	0.7
Operating profit (Loss)									86.1	74.3	57.4
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net									-0.1	0.1	-0.3
Acquisition-related interest expense											0
Debt extinguishment costs									0	0
Other expense (income), net									3	-3.1	0.1
Total other expenses (income)									2.9	3.2	0.4
Earnings before income taxes									83.2	71.1	57
Income taxes									9.2	5.9	1.2
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									74	65.2	55.8
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									74.7	21.7	61.2
Net earnings									148.7	86.9	117
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest									0.8	0.6	0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									147.9	86.3	116.9
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									148.7	86.9	117
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									-18.5	-5.4	5.7
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									9.4	0.9	-5
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									0	0	0
Pension adjustments									0	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									-9.1	-4.5	0.7
Comprehensive income									139.6	82.4	117.7
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests									-0.3	0.6	0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									139.9	81.8	117.6
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue									-1,971.60	-2,470.60	-491.2
Cost of goods sold									-1,847.50	-2,388.10	-440.2
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											0
Restructuring costs										0
Gross profit									-124.1	-82.5	-51
Selling, general and administrative expenses									-124.1	-82.5	-51.7
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs											0
Restructuring costs										0
Operating profit (Loss)											0.7
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net											0
Acquisition-related interest expense											0
Debt extinguishment costs									0	0
Other expense (income), net											0
Earnings before income taxes											0.7
Income taxes											0
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries											0.7
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax									-235.4	-301.2	-246.7
Net earnings									-235.4	-301.2	-246
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest											0
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									-235.4	-301.2	-246
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings									-235.4	-301.2	-246
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									17.4	5.4	-5.7
Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts									-9.4	-0.9	5
Change in fair value of interest rate swap									0	0	0
Pension adjustments									10.3	-13.1	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									18.3	-8.6	-0.7
Comprehensive income									-217.1	-309.8	-246.7
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.									($217.10)	($309.80)	($246.70)

Subsidiary_Guarantors_of_the_P4

Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public Bonds (Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$223.80	$214.20	$171.40	$140
Accounts receivable, net	312.7	398.1
Inventories:
Finished products	398.1	406
Raw materials and work-in-process	15.9	22.2
Total Inventory	414	428.2
Deferred income taxes	28.1	29.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	63.6	48.4
Total current assets	1,042.20	1,118
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	415.3	416.1
Accumulated depreciation	-278.5	-264.2
Property, plant and equipment, net	136.8	151.9
Other assets:
Goodwill	438.8	445.3	459.9
Indefinite-lived intangibles	690.5	690.5	679.8
Amortizable intangibles, net	112.1	126.7
Deferred income taxes	2.8	3.4
Deferred financing costs, net	16.5	22
Other	64.8	64.4
Intercompany accounts receivable	0	0
Investment in affiliates	0	0
Total other assets	1,325.50	1,352.30
Total assets	2,504.50	2,622.20	2,614.40
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	149.4	135.2
Accrued salaries and wages	36.1	41.5
Other accrued liabilities	108.5	99.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	46.7	53.3
Liabilities, Current	340.7	329.3
Long-term debt, less current maturities	854.1	1,096.70
Accrued pension liabilities	128.1	74.2
Other liabilities	26.6	26.7
Due to Affiliate	0	0
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	933.5	837.6
Noncontrolling interest	4.5	3.8
Total stockholders’ equity	938	841.4	643.7	578.7
Liabilities and Equity	2,504.50	2,622.20
Deferred income taxes	217	253.9
Parent [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	11.4	18.8	21.3	1.5
Accounts receivable, net	18.8	63.9
Inventories:
Finished products	59.5	55
Raw materials and work-in-process	2.1	-0.1
Total Inventory	61.6	54.9
Deferred income taxes	12.8	15.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24.8	26.9
Total current assets	129.4	179.8
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	230.7	223.7
Accumulated depreciation	-183.3	-174.4
Property, plant and equipment, net	47.4	49.3
Other assets:
Goodwill	7.9	7.7
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4.3	4.4
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.6	0.2
Deferred financing costs, net	16.5	22
Other	49.8	46
Intercompany accounts receivable	22.1
Investment in affiliates	3,158.20	3,033.20
Total other assets	3,259.40	3,113.50
Total assets	3,436.20	3,342.60
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	37.5	31.6
Accrued salaries and wages	23.2	27
Other accrued liabilities	31.6	40.8
Current maturities of long-term debt	46.7	53.3
Liabilities, Current	139	152.7
Long-term debt, less current maturities	853.5	1,096.70
Accrued pension liabilities	106.6	60.9
Other liabilities	13.3	12.4
Due to Affiliate	1,451	1,220.50
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	933.5	837.6
Total stockholders’ equity	933.5	837.6
Liabilities and Equity	3,436.20	3,342.60
Deferred income taxes	-60.7	-38.2
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	3.3	15	48.5	3
Accounts receivable, net	181.4	213.2
Inventories:
Finished products	260	270.8
Raw materials and work-in-process	1.3	0.9
Total Inventory	261.3	271.7
Deferred income taxes	14	12.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	21.4	11.1
Total current assets	481.4	523.6
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	150.7	143.2
Accumulated depreciation	-72.6	-57.4
Property, plant and equipment, net	78.1	85.8
Other assets:
Goodwill	353	354.3
Indefinite-lived intangibles	674.9	674.7
Amortizable intangibles, net	111.5	126.4
Other	11.9	12.3
Intercompany accounts receivable	2,225.40	1,445.40
Investment in affiliates	608.8	555.6
Total other assets	3,985.50	3,168.70
Total assets	4,545	3,778.10
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	66.4	61.7
Accrued salaries and wages	6	8.6
Other accrued liabilities	40.9	22.1
Liabilities, Current	113.3	92.4
Long-term debt, less current maturities	0.6
Accrued pension liabilities	21.5	13.3
Other liabilities	10.6	11.5
Due to Affiliate	734.5	153.7
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	3,389.80	3,219.50
Total stockholders’ equity	3,389.80	3,219.50
Liabilities and Equity	4,545	3,778.10
Deferred income taxes	274.7	287.7
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	209.1	180.4	101.6	135.5
Accounts receivable, net	112.5	121
Inventories:
Finished products	78.6	81
Raw materials and work-in-process	12.5	21.4
Total Inventory	91.1	102.4
Deferred income taxes	1.3	1.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17.4	10.4
Total current assets	431.4	415.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	33.9	49.2
Accumulated depreciation	-22.6	-32.4
Property, plant and equipment, net	11.3	16.8
Other assets:
Goodwill	77.9	83.3
Indefinite-lived intangibles	11.3	11.4
Amortizable intangibles, net		0.1
Deferred income taxes	2.8	3.4
Other	3.1	5.3
Intercompany accounts receivable	621.1	347.5
Investment in affiliates	1,221.30	393.5
Total other assets	1,937.50	844.5
Total assets	2,380.20	1,276.70
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	45.5	41.9
Accrued salaries and wages	6.9	5.9
Other accrued liabilities	36	36.4
Liabilities, Current	88.4	84.2
Other liabilities	2.7	2.8
Due to Affiliate	683.1	418.7
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	1,598.50	762.8
Noncontrolling interest	4.5	3.8
Total stockholders’ equity	1,603	766.6
Liabilities and Equity	2,380.20	1,276.70
Deferred income taxes	3	4.4
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Inventories:
Finished products		-0.8
Total Inventory	0	-0.8
Total current assets	0	-0.8
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Other assets:
Other		0.8
Intercompany accounts receivable	-2,868.60	-1,792.90
Investment in affiliates	-4,988.30	-3,982.30
Total other assets	-7,856.90	-5,774.40
Total assets	-7,856.90	-5,775.20
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current	0	0
Due to Affiliate	-2,868.60	-1,792.90
Stockholders’ equity:
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	-4,988.30	-3,982.30
Total stockholders’ equity	-4,988.30	-3,982.30
Liabilities and Equity	($7,856.90)	($5,775.20)

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	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$314.60	$202.30	$91.60
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	0	0	-1,225.90
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-30	-41.7	-14.9
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	0	2.8	0
Investments in joint ventures	-1.1	-2.5	-2.9
Other	-3.7	-3.3	-2.4
Net cash used in investing activities	-34.8	-44.7	-1,246.10
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net repayments under revolving credit agreement	0	0	-11
Borrowings of long-term debt	0	775	1,275
Payments of long-term debt	-249.8	-875	-25.5
Payments of debt issuance costs	0	-2.3	-40.1
Cash dividends paid	-24	-23.7	-23.6
Purchase of common stock for treasury	0	0	-2.4
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	-10.5	-0.8	-11.7
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	7.3	8.6	11.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5.6	3.4	9.9
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	1	2	1.2
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	-270.4	-112.8	1,183.40
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	0.2	-2	2.5
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	9.6	42.8	31.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	214.2	171.4	140
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	223.8	214.2	171.4
Parent [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	274.1	127.1	11
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired			-1,160.70
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-7.7	-11.9	-10.8
Other	-2.4	-2.9	-2.4
Net cash used in investing activities	-10.1	-14.8	-1,173.90
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net repayments under revolving credit agreement			-11
Borrowings of long-term debt		775	1,275
Payments of long-term debt	-249.8	-875	-25
Payments of debt issuance costs		-2.3	-40.1
Cash dividends paid	-24	-23.7	-23.6
Purchase of common stock for treasury			-2.4
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans	-10.5	-0.8	-11.7
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	7.3	8.6	11.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5.6	3.4	9.9
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	0	0	0
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	-271.4	-114.8	1,182.70
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes			0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-7.4	-2.5	19.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	18.8	21.3	1.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	11.4	18.8	21.3
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	9.1	-10	26
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired			23.6
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-19.6	-25	-4.1
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment		2.8
Other	-1.2	-1.3
Net cash used in investing activities	-20.8	-23.5	19.5
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net repayments under revolving credit agreement			0
Borrowings of long-term debt		0	0
Payments of debt issuance costs		0	0
Purchase of common stock for treasury			0
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	0	0	0
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	0	0	0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes			0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-11.7	-33.5	45.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	15	48.5	3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	3.3	15	48.5
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	31.4	85.2	54.6
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired			-88.8
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-2.7	-4.8	0
Investments in joint ventures	-1.1	-2.5	-2.9
Other	-0.1	0.9
Net cash used in investing activities	-3.9	-6.4	-91.7
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net repayments under revolving credit agreement			0
Borrowings of long-term debt		0	0
Payments of long-term debt			-0.5
Payments of debt issuance costs		0	0
Purchase of common stock for treasury			0
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	1	2	1.2
Net cash (used) provided by in financing activities	1	2	0.7
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	0.2	-2	2.5
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	28.7	78.8	-33.9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	180.4	101.6	135.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	209.1	180.4	101.6
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			0
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities			0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net repayments under revolving credit agreement			0
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	$0	$0	$0

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. 06, 2014	Jun. 14, 2014	Mar. 22, 2014	Sep. 07, 2013	Jun. 15, 2013	Mar. 23, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenue	$711.10	$613.50	$627.60	$716.60	$587.80	$645.90	$808.90	$740.80	$2,761.10	$2,691.10	$1,640.80
Gross profit	284.7	245.7	255.8	286	241.1	262.1	300.1	275.3	1,086.30	1,064.50	628.2
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$57.80	$27.50	$37.10	$54.40	$17.90	$29.80	$10.70	($1.70)	$133.10	$100.40	$80.70
Net earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings per share - Basic	$0.58	$0.28	$0.37	$0.55	$0.18	$0.30	$0.11	($0.02)	$1.33	$1.01	$0.84
Earnings per share - Diluted	$0.57	$0.27	$0.36	$0.54	$0.18	$0.30	$0.10	($0.02)	$1.30	$0.99	$0.81

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2015		Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	$51.80		$39.20		$23
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	137.5		126.2		82.2
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	136.9		113.6		66
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	52.4		51.8		39.2
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	18.3		10.1		4.8
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	34.9		21.1		8.7
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	32.6	[1]	12.9	[1]	3.4	[1]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	20.6		18.3		10.1
Allowance for sales returns [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	15.4		11.4		5.2
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	68.9		74.6		53.9
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	68.4	[2]	70.6	[2]	47.7	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	15.9		15.4		11.4
Allowance for cash discounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	4.1		5.2		2.7
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	19.7		19.2		11.8
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	19.3	[3]	20.3	[3]	9.3	[3]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	4.5		4.1		5.2
Inventory valuation allowances [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	14		12.5		10.3
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to cost and expense	14		11.3		7.8
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, charged to other accounts	0		0		0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	16.6	[4]	9.8	[4]	5.6	[4]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	$11.40		$14		$12.50
[1]	Accounts charged off, net of recoveries.
[2]	Actual customer returns.
[3]	Discounts given to customers.
[4]	Adjustment upon disposal of related inventories.