Caleres (CAL) 10-Q11 Jun 142014 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	3-May-14	30-May-14
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	3-May-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BROWN SHOE CO INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000014707	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	43,678,129

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Assets	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$36,668	$82,546	$44,669
Receivables, net	105,746	129,217	96,734
Inventories, net	512,811	547,531	485,923
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	37,913	33,136	43,167
Current assets â€“ held for sale	'	'	12,496
Current assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	119	39,159
Total current assets	693,138	792,549	722,148
Other assets	136,256	139,621	115,591
Goodwill	13,954	13,954	16,755
Intangible assets, net	123,796	59,719	64,241
Noncurrent assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	38,673
Property and equipment	428,454	428,540	415,576
Allowance for depreciation	-286,636	-284,980	-278,277
Net property and equipment	141,818	143,560	137,299
Total assets	1,108,962	1,149,403	1,094,707
Liabilities and Equity	'	'	'
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	'	7,000	66,000
Trade accounts payable	195,703	226,602	188,948
Other accrued expenses	141,718	152,545	118,632
Current liabilities â€“ held for sale	'	'	5,306
Current liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	708	16,183
Total current liabilities	337,421	386,855	395,069
Other liabilities	'	'	'
Long-term debt	199,057	199,010	198,870
Deferred rent	37,368	38,593	35,631
Other liabilities	42,345	47,583	45,435
Noncurrent liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	6,768
Total other liabilities	278,770	285,186	286,704
Equity	'	'	'
Common stock	437	434	432
Additional paid-in capital	133,916	131,398	123,099
Accumulated other comprehensive income	17,153	16,676	225
Retained earnings	340,567	328,191	288,434
Total Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders' equity	492,073	476,699	412,190
Noncontrolling interests	698	663	744
Total equity	492,771	477,362	412,934
Total liabilities and equity	$1,108,962	$1,149,403	$1,094,707

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$591,162	$588,656
Cost of goods sold	348,821	348,640
Gross profit	242,341	240,016
Selling and administrative expenses	213,615	213,879
Restructuring and other special charges, net	'	519
Impairment of assets held for sale	'	4,660
Operating earnings	28,726	20,958
Interest expense	-5,306	-5,721
Interest income	76	68
Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	23,496	15,305
Income tax provision	-8,020	-7,946
Net earnings from continuing operations	15,476	7,359
Discontinued operations:	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $0 and $3,583	'	-5,637
Disposition/impairment of discontinued operations, net of $0 tax	'	-12,554
Net loss from discontinued operations	'	-18,191
Net earnings (loss)	15,476	-10,832
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	47	-70
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$15,429	($10,762)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:	'	'
From continuing operations	$0.35	$0.18
From discontinued operations	'	($0.44)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	$0.35	($0.26)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:	'	'
From continuing operations	$0.35	$0.18
From discontinued operations	'	($0.44)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	$0.35	($0.26)
Dividends per common share	$0.07	$0.07

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings [Abstract]	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations, tax benefit	$0	$3,583
Disposition/impairment of of discontinued operations, tax	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	$15,476	($10,832)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	887	-690
Pension and other post retirement benefits adjustments	-23	145
Derivative financial instruments	-387	-114
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	477	-659
Comprehensive income (loss)	15,953	-11,491
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	35	-28
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$15,918	($11,463)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Operating Activities	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	$15,476	($10,832)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	8,484	8,803
Amortization of capitalized software	3,235	3,276
Amortization of intangible assets	988	1,726
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount	628	629
Share-based compensation expense	1,555	1,617
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	-1,769	-1,962
Loss on disposal of facilities and equipment	319	68
Impairment charges for facilities and equipment	291	366
Impairment of assets held for sale	'	4,660
Disposition/impairment of discontinued operations	'	12,554
Deferred rent	-1,225	1,920
Provision for doubtful accounts	56	307
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of dispositions:	'	'
Receivables	23,385	16,363
Inventories	35,144	17,223
Prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets	-1,917	653
Trade accounts payable	-31,081	-26,561
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-16,694	-1,565
Other, net	-492	-3,284
Net cash provided by operating activities	36,383	25,961
Investing Activities	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-7,381	-7,367
Capitalized software	-1,245	-1,040
Acquisition of trademarks	-65,065	'
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries	'	1,500
Net cash used for investing activities	-73,691	-6,907
Financing Activities	'	'
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	251,000	383,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	-258,000	-422,000
Dividends paid	-3,053	-3,027
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	-803	-2,070
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	1,769	1,962
Net cash used for financing activities	-9,087	-42,135
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	517	-473
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-45,878	-23,554
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	82,546	68,223
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$36,668	$44,669

Basis_Of_Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation	'

	Note 1	Basis of Presentation

	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and reflect all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which management believes are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of Brown Shoe Company, Inc. (the “Company”). These statements, however, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions.

	The Company’s business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns, with higher back-to-school and Christmas and Easter holiday season sales. Traditionally, the third fiscal quarter accounts for a substantial portion of the Company’s earnings for the year. Interim results may not necessarily be indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole.

	Certain prior period amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.

	For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014.

Impact_Of_New_Accounting_Prono

Impact Of New Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Impact Of New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
Impact Of New Accounting Pronouncements	'

	Note 2	Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This guidance requires entities to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward, similar tax loss, or tax credit carryforward, rather than as a liability, when the uncertain tax position would reduce the NOL or other carryforward under the tax law. The amendments in this ASU do not require new recurring financial disclosures. The guidance is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on February 2, 2014 and it did not have an impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The ASU amends the definition of a discontinued operation by raising the threshold for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and requires new disclosures for disposals of individually significant components that do not meet the new definition of a discontinued operation. Under the new guidance, discontinued operations treatment is required for disposals of a component or group of components that represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major impact on an entity’s operations or financial results. The guidance is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The ASU supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized, based upon the core principal that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	3-May-14
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'

	Note 3	Discontinued Operations

	The Company’s discontinued operations include the Avia and Nevados brands of American Sporting Goods Corporation, as well as the Etienne Aigner and Vera Wang brands. There were no net sales or loss from discontinued operations for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014. In aggregate, discontinued operations included net sales of $20.5 million and loss before income taxes of $9.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013. For the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013, discontinued operations also included disposition/impairment of discontinued operations of $12.6 million.



	American Sporting Goods Corporation
	On May 14, 2013, Brown Shoe International Corp. (“BSIC”), the sole shareholder of American Sporting Goods Corporation, entered into and simultaneously closed a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) by and among the Company, BSIC and Galaxy Brand Holdings, Inc. (“the Buyer”), pursuant to which the Buyer acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of American Sporting Goods Corporation from BSIC and the Company agreed to provide certain transition services. In connection with the transaction, American Sporting Goods Corporation sold inventory to a third party unaffiliated with the Buyer and distributed certain assets to BSIC. The aggregate purchase price for the stock of American Sporting Goods Corporation and the provision of such transition services was $74.0 million, subject to working capital adjustments, minus the amount of the pre-closing cash dividend declared by American Sporting Goods Corporation and paid to BSIC, representing proceeds from American Sporting Goods Corporation’s sale of inventory.

	The Company purchased American Sporting Goods Corporation, comprised of Avia, Nevados, Ryka, AND 1, and other businesses, on February 17, 2011 and subsequently sold AND 1 during fiscal 2011. The Avia and Nevados businesses were sold under the Stock Purchase Agreement and the Company retained and is operating Ryka and other businesses. In this document, “ASG” refers to the subsidiary disposed on May 14, 2013, including the Avia and Nevados brands and excluding the Ryka brand and other retained businesses.

	The Company received $60.3 million in cash and a promissory note of $12.0 million at closing, from the sale of stock, the sale of inventory, and for the provision of transitional services, less working capital adjustments. The promissory note matured on November 14, 2013. In accordance with the terms of the promissory note, the Company received a payment of $12.2 million on November 14, 2013, representing the note principal and accrued interest.

	In anticipation of the sale of ASG, the Company recorded an impairment charge in the first quarter of 2013 of $12.6 million ($12.6 million after-tax, $0.30 per diluted share), representing the difference in the fair value less costs to sell as compared to the carrying value of the net assets to be sold. The $12.6 million impairment charge is reflected as disposition/impairment of discontinued operations, net of tax in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. ASG was previously included in the Wholesale Operations segment. Discontinued operations include net sales and earnings before income taxes of $18.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013.

	Etienne Aigner
	During the second quarter of 2012, the Company terminated the Etienne Aigner license agreement due to a dispute with the licensor. On April 29, 2013, an agreement to resolve the dispute was reached, pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay Etienne Aigner $6.5 million. The financial results of Etienne Aigner and the $6.5 million settlement are reflected as a component of discontinued operations. The results of Etienne Aigner were previously included in the Wholesale Operations segment. Discontinued operations include net sales and loss before income taxes of $0.2 million and $7.0 million, respectively, for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013.

	Vera Wang
	During the first quarter of 2013, the Company communicated its intention not to renew the Vera Wang license agreement. The financial results of Vera Wang are reflected as a component of discontinued operations. The results of Vera Wang were previously included in the Wholesale Operations segment. Discontinued operations include net sales and loss before income taxes of $2.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively, for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013.

	The detail of ASG, Etienne Aigner, and Vera Wang assets and liabilities reported as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated balance sheets is as follows:


		May 3,			May 4,		February 1,
	($ thousands)		2014			2013		2014

	Assets of Discontinued Operations
	Current assets
	Receivables, net	$	–		$	12,166	$	–
	Inventories, net		–			23,250		111
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		–			3,743		8
	Current assets - discontinued operations		–			39,159		119
	Other assets		–			287		–
	Goodwill		–			10,295		–
	Intangible assets, net		–			27,057		–
	Property and equipment, net		–			1,034		–
	Noncurrent assets - discontinued operations		–			38,673		–
	Total assets - discontinued operations	$	–		$	77,832	$	119

	Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
	Current liabilities
	Trade accounts payable	$	–		$	4,642	$	139
	Other accrued expenses		–			11,541		569
	Current liabilities - discontinued operations		–			16,183		708
	Other liabilities		–			6,768		–
	Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations		–			6,768		–
	Total liabilities - discontinued operations	$	–		$	22,951	$	708





	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 is as follows:



		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	($ thousands)	3-May-14			4-May-13
	Net sales	$	–		$	20,537
	Cost of goods sold		–			16,630
	Gross profit		–			3,907
Selling and administrative expenses		–			4,861
Restructuring and other special charges, net		–			8,286
Operating loss		–			-9,240
Interest expense		–			-69
Interest income		–			89
Loss before income taxes from discontinued operations		–			-9,220
Income tax benefit		–			3,583
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	–		$	-5,637

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	3 Months Ended
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	3-May-14
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'

	Note 4	Earnings (Loss) Per Share

	The Company uses the two-class method to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders. In periods of net loss, no effect is given to the Company’s participating securities since they do not contractually participate in the losses of the Company. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders for the periods ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013:







		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	($ thousands, except per share amounts)		2014		2013
	NUMERATOR
	Net earnings from continuing operations	$	15,476	$	7,359
	Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		-47		70
	Net earnings allocated to participating securities		-592		–
	Net earnings from continuing operations		14,837		7,429
	Net loss from discontinued operations		–		-18,191
	Net earnings allocated to participating securities		–		–
	Net loss from discontinued operations		–		-18,191
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$	14,837	$	-10,762

	DENOMINATOR
	Denominator for basic continuing and discontinued earnings per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders		41,887		41,070
	Dilutive effect of share-based awards for continuing operations and discontinued operations		229		198
	Denominator for diluted continuing and discontinued earnings per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders		42,116		41,268

	Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	0.35	$	0.18
	From discontinued operations		–		-0.44
	Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	$	0.35	$	-0.26

	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	0.35	$	0.18
	From discontinued operations		–		-0.44
	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	$	0.35	$	-0.26


	Options to purchase 74,997 and 432,466 shares of common stock for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively, were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

Restructuring_And_Other_Initia

Restructuring And Other Initiatives	3 Months Ended
Restructuring And Other Initiatives	3-May-14
Restructuring And Other Initiatives [Abstract]	'
Restructuring And Other Initiatives	'

	Note 5	Restructuring and Other Initiatives

	Portfolio Realignment
	The Company's portfolio realignment efforts include the sale of ASG; the sale of the AND 1 division; exiting certain women’s specialty and private label brands; exiting the children’s wholesale business; the sale and closure of sourcing and supply chain assets; closing or relocating numerous underperforming or poorly aligned retail stores; the termination of the Etienne Aigner license agreement; the election not to renew the Vera Wang license in accordance with agreement terms, and other infrastructure changes. These portfolio realignment efforts began in 2011 and are complete.

	During the first quarter of 2014, the Company incurred no expenses for portfolio realignment initiatives. The following is a summary of the Company’s portfolio realignment expense for our continuing and discontinued operations for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013:






			Thirteen Weeks Ended
	($ millions, except per share data)		Pre-tax Expense			After-tax Expense			Loss Per Diluted Share
	4-May-13
	Continuing Operations
	Business exits and cost reductions	$	0.5	$		0.3		$	0.01
	Non-cash impairments/dispositions		4.7			4.7			0.11
	Total Continuing Operations		5.2			5.0			0.12
	Discontinued Operations
	Business exits and cost reductions		11.1			7.1			0.16
	Non-cash impairments/dispositions		12.5			12.5			0.30
	Total Discontinued Operations		23.6			19.6			0.46
	Total	$	28.8	$		24.6		$	0.58

	Of the $28.8 million ($24.6 million after-tax, or $0.58 per diluted share) of portfolio realignment costs incurred during the first quarter of 2013, $27.7 million is included in the Wholesale Operations segment and $1.1 million is included in the Other segment. The business exits and cost reductions of the Company’s continuing operations were recorded within restructuring and other special charges, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The business exits and cost reductions of the Company’s discontinued operations were recorded within loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The non-cash impairments/dispositions of the Company’s continuing operations were recorded within impairment of assets held for sale in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The non-cash impairments/dispositions of the Company’s discontinued operations were recorded within disposition/impairment of discontinued operations, net of tax in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The non-cash impairments/dispositions are included in Other in the following table.

	The following is a summary of the charges and settlements by category of costs:



															Total by Classification
	($ millions)		Employee		Markdowns and Royalty Shortfalls				Facility			Other		Total			Continuing Operations		Discontinued Operations
	Reserve balance at February 2, 2013	$	1.7		$	0.2		$	3.3		$	0.3	$	5.5		$	5.3	$	0.2
	Additional charges in first quarter 2013		0.4			3.0			0.1			25.3		28.8			5.2		23.6
	Amounts settled in first quarter 2013		-1			-2.8			-0.8			-18.2		-22.8			-7		-15.8
	Reserve balance at May 4, 2013		1.1			0.4			2.6			7.4		11.5			3.5		8.0
	Additional charges (recoveries) in 2013		2.2			-0.3			–			–		1.9			0.7		1.2
	Amounts settled in 2013		-2.3			-0.1			-1.2			-7.4		-11			-2.7		-8.3
	Reserve balance at February 1, 2014	$	1.0		$	–	–	$	1.4	–	$	–	$	2.4		$	1.5	$	0.9
	Additional charges in first quarter 2014		–			–			–			–		–			–		–
	Amounts settled in first quarter 2014		-0.4			–			-0.1			–		-0.5			-0.1		-0.4
	Reserve balance at May 3, 2014	$	0.6		$	–		$	1.3		$	–	$	1.9		$	1.4	$	0.5


	Sale of Sourcing and Supply Chain Assets
	As part of its portfolio realignment efforts, the Company entered into an agreement to sell certain of its supply chain and sourcing assets (“Sale Agreement”) on April 30, 2013 for $9.0 million, including $1.5 million in cash and a $7.5 million promissory note, subject to working capital adjustments. The sale closed during the second quarter of 2013. In anticipation of this transaction, the Company classified the related assets and liabilities of the supply chain and sourcing assets as held for sale as of May 4, 2013 on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and recognized an impairment charge in the first quarter of 2013 of $4.7 million ($4.7 million after tax, or $0.11 per diluted share) to adjust the assets to their estimated fair value. The promissory note requires installments over two years with the first payment of $3.0 million due no later than 45 days from the closing date and the remaining balance payable in eight quarterly payments of $0.6 million, subject to working capital adjustments, plus accrued interest of 5%, compounded monthly, starting no later than three months after the closing date. In accordance with the terms of the promissory note, as of May 3, 2014, the Company has received a total of $4.8 million of installment payments. As part of the Sale Agreement, the Company agreed to purchase a minimum of four million pairs of shoes each year for two years following the closing date at market pricing, which can be fulfilled from a group of facilities owned by the purchaser.

Business_Segment_Information

Business Segment Information	3 Months Ended
Business Segment Information	3-May-14
Business Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Business Segment Information	'

	Note 6	Business Segment Information

	Following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the Company’s business segments for the periods ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013. All financial measures below exclude discontinued operations.



			Famous		Wholesale		Specialty
	($ thousands)		Footwear		Operations		Retail		Other		Total

	Thirteen Weeks Ended May 3, 2014
	External sales	$	354,623	$	191,785	$	44,754	$	–	$	591,162
	Intersegment sales		505		31,980		–		–		32,485
	Operating earnings (loss)		27,871		13,754		-3,692		-9,207		28,726
	Segment assets - continuing operations		503,239		414,778		57,139		133,806		1,108,962

	Thirteen Weeks Ended May 4, 2013
	External sales	$	352,279	$	181,625	$	54,752	$	–	$	588,656
	Intersegment sales		606		36,729		–		–		37,335
	Operating earnings (loss)		29,042		3,107		-1,329		-9,862		20,958
	Segment assets - continuing operations		450,900		356,903		60,685		135,891		1,004,379
	Segment assets - held for sale		–		12,496		–		–		12,496

	The Other segment includes corporate assets, administrative expenses, and other costs and recoveries, which are not allocated to the operating segments.

	Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to earnings before income taxes from continuing operations:



		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	($ thousands)		2014		2013
	Operating earnings	$	28,726	$	20,958
	Interest expense		-5,306		-5,721
	Interest income		76		68
	Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	$	23,496	$	15,305

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	3-May-14
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	'




	Note 7	Goodwill and Intangible Assets

	Goodwill and intangible assets were attributable to the Company's operating segments as follows:


		May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	($ thousands)		2014		2013		2014

	Intangible Assets
	Famous Footwear	$	2,800	$	2,800	$	2,800
	Wholesale Operations		183,068		118,003		118,003
	Specialty Retail		200		200		200
	Total intangible assets		186,068		121,003		121,003
	Accumulated amortization		-62,272		-56,762		-61,284
	Total intangible assets, net		123,796		64,241		59,719
	Goodwill
	Wholesale Operations		13,954		16,755		13,954
	Total goodwill		13,954		16,755		13,954
	Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$	137,750	$	80,996	$	73,673

	Intangible assets consist primarily of owned and licensed trademarks, $21.0 million of which are not subject to amortization, with the remainder being amortized over useful lives ranging from four to 40 years as of May 3, 2014. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $1.0 million and $1.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively.

	On February 3, 2014, the Company entered into and simultaneously closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company acquired the Franco Sarto trademarks. As consideration, the Company agreed to pay a cash purchase price of $65.0 million, which was paid at the time of closing. As a result of entering into and closing the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company’s license agreement, granting the Company the right to sell footwear and other products using the Franco Sarto trademarks through 2019, was terminated. The purchase price of $65.0 million, as well as transaction costs of $0.1 million, will be amortized over its useful life of 40 years.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity	3-May-14
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'

	Note 8	Shareholders’ Equity

	The following tables set forth the changes in Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively:








	($ thousands)	Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity
	Equity at February 1, 2014	$	476,699		$	663	$	477,362
	Net earnings		15,429			47		15,476
	Other comprehensive income (loss)		477			-12		465
	Dividends paid		-3,053			–		-3,053
	Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		-803			–		-803
	Tax benefit related to share-based plans		1,769			–		1,769
	Share-based compensation expense		1,555			–		1,555
	Equity at May 3, 2014	$	492,073		$	698	$	492,771




	($ thousands)	Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity
	Equity at February 2, 2013	$	425,129		$	772	$	425,901
	Net loss		-10,762			-70		-10,832
	Other comprehensive (loss) income		-659			42		-617
	Dividends paid		-3,027			–		-3,027
	Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		-2,070			–		-2,070
	Tax benefit related to share-based plans		1,962			–		1,962
	Share-based compensation expense		1,617			–		1,617
	Equity at May 4, 2013	$	412,190		$	744	$	412,934


	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013:



									Accumulated
		Foreign					Pension and Other		Other
		Currency			Derivative		Postretirement		Comprehensive
	($ thousands)	Translation			Transactions		Transactions		Income (Loss)
	Balance February 1, 2014	$	2,356		$	738	$	13,582	$	16,676
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		887			-333		–		554
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		–			-54		-23		-77
	Other comprehensive income (loss)		887			-387		-23		477
	Balance May 3, 2014	$	3,243		$	351	$	13,559	$	17,153

	Balance February 2, 2013	$	6,912		$	-81	$	-5,947	$	884
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		-690			-27		–		-717
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		–			-87		145		58
	Other comprehensive (loss) income		-690			-114		145		-659
	Balance May 4, 2013	$	6,222		$	-195	$	-5,802	$	225




	The following table sets forth the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income and the related tax effect by component for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013:




		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income				Affected Line Item in the
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Condensed Consolidated
($ thousands)		3-May-14			4-May-13	Statements of Earnings
Net gains from derivative financial instruments (1)	$	-78		$	-132	Costs of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses
Tax provision		24			45	Income tax provision
Net gains from derivative financial instruments, net of tax		-54			-87

Pension and other postretirement benefits actuarial (gain) loss (2)		-50			228	Selling and administrative expenses
Pension benefits prior service expense (2)		8			2	Selling and administrative expenses
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments		-42			230
Tax provision (benefit)		19			-85	Income tax provision
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax		-23			145
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$	-77		$	58

	-1		See Note 11 and 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.
	-2		See Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'


	Note 9	Share-Based Compensation

	The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $1.6 million for both the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013.

	The Company issued 452,125 shares of common stock during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 for restricted stock grants, stock options exercised, and directors’ fees.

	During the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, the Company granted 270,910 restricted shares to certain employees with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $28.18. Of the 270,910 restricted shares, 269,110 restricted shares will vest in four years and share-based compensation expense will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the four-year period. The remaining 1,800 restricted shares will vest in one year. During the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, the Company did not cancel any restricted stock awards as a result of forfeitures.

	The Company granted 88,185 performance share units during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $28.18. Vesting of performance-based units is dependent upon the financial performance of the Company and the attainment of certain financial goals during the next three years. Performance share units are settled in cash based on the Company’s stock price upon payout. The performance share units may pay out at a maximum of 200% of the target number of units. Compensation expense is being recognized based on the fair value of the award and the anticipated number of units to be awarded in accordance with the vesting schedule of the units over the three-year service period. The performance share units are settled in cash and their value is dependent upon the Company’s stock price. As a result, these performance share units are adjusted each period based on the quoted market price for the Company’s common stock.

	The Company also granted 910 restricted stock units for dividend equivalents on previously granted restricted stock units to non-employee directors with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $26.63 during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014. All restricted stock units granted during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 vested immediately as of the payment date for the dividend.

Retirement_And_Other_Benefit_P

Retirement And Other Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
Retirement And Other Benefit Plans	3-May-14
Retirement And Other Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Retirement And Other Benefit Plans	'

	Note 10	Retirement and Other Benefit Plans

	The following tables set forth the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for the Company, including domestic and Canadian plans:




		Pension Benefits				Other Postretirement Benefits
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 3,		May 4,		May 3,		May 4,
	($ thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	2,587	$	2,891	$	–	$	–
	Interest cost		3,556		3,331		13		35
	Expected return on assets		-6,184		-6,179		–		–
	Amortization of:
	Actuarial loss (gain)		35		248		-85		-20
	Prior service expense		8		2		–		–
	Total net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	2	$	293	$	-72	$	15

Risk_Management_And_Derivative

Risk Management And Derivatives	3 Months Ended
Risk Management And Derivatives	3-May-14
Risk Management And Derivatives [Abstract]	'
Risk Management And Derivatives	'

	Note 11	Risk Management and Derivatives

	In the normal course of business, the Company’s financial results are impacted by currency rate movements in foreign currency denominated assets, liabilities, and cash flows as it makes a portion of its purchases and sales in local currencies. The Company has established policies and business practices that are intended to mitigate a portion of the effect of these exposures. The Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily forward contracts, to manage its currency exposures. These derivative instruments are viewed as risk management tools and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Derivatives entered into by the Company are designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency transactions.

	Derivative financial instruments expose the Company to credit and market risk. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from currency exchange movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions being hedged. The Company does not believe there is a significant risk of loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties associated with these instruments because these transactions are executed with major financial institutions and have varying maturities through May 2015. Credit risk is managed through the continuous monitoring of exposures to such counterparties.

	The Company principally uses foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges to offset a portion of the effects of exchange rate fluctuations. The Company’s cash flow exposures include anticipated foreign currency transactions, such as foreign currency denominated sales, costs, expenses, intercompany charges, as well as collections and payments. The Company performs a quarterly assessment of the effectiveness of the hedge relationship and measures and recognizes any hedge ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. Hedge ineffectiveness is evaluated using the hypothetical derivative method, and the ineffective portion of the hedge is reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 was not material.

	The Company’s hedging strategy uses forward contracts as cash flow hedging instruments, which are recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The effective portion of gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedge instruments are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to earnings in the period that the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings.

	As of May 3, 2014, May 4, 2013, and February 1, 2014, the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through May 2015, May 2014, and January 2015, respectively. The contract amount represents the net amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency.






		Contract Amount
	(U.S. $ equivalent in thousands)	3-May-14			4-May-13			1-Feb-14
	Financial Instruments
	U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars)	$	22,369		$	17,869		$	20,197
	Chinese yuan		14,386			15,460			15,278
	Euro		14,284			6,080			11,270
	Japanese yen		1,625			1,500			1,586
	Other currencies		1,318			1,407			1,345
	Total financial instruments	$	53,982		$	42,316		$	49,676

	The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 3, 2014, May 4, 2013, and February 1, 2014 are as follows:


		Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
	($ thousands)	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value			Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value

	Foreign exchange forward contracts:

	3-May-14	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	446		Other accrued expenses		$	364

	4-May-13	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			181		Other accrued expenses			477

	1-Feb-14	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,056		Other accrued expenses			222


	For the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings was as follows:


		Thirteen Weeks Ended					Thirteen Weeks Ended
	($ thousands)	3-May-14					4-May-13
	Foreign exchange forward contracts:		(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives		Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives		Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
	Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized		(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives		Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives		Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings

	Net sales	$	-7	$	13		$	9	$	54
	Cost of goods sold		19		53			85		21
	Selling and administrative expenses		-456		12			-158		57
	Interest expense		-11		–			1		–


	All gains and losses currently included within accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts are expected to be reclassified into net earnings within the next 12 months. Additional information related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments are disclosed within Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

3-May-14

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note 12

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Hierarchy

FASB guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (“observable inputs”) or reflect the Company’s own assumptions of market participant valuation (“unobservable inputs”). In accordance with the fair value guidance, the hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows:

•

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

•

Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;

•

Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value. Classification of the financial or non-financial asset or liability within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Measurement of Fair Value

The Company measures fair value as an exit price, the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, using the procedures described below for all financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

Money Market Funds

The Company has cash equivalents consisting of short-term money market funds backed by U.S. Treasury securities. The primary objective of these investing activities is to preserve the Company’s capital for the purpose of funding operations. The Company does not enter into money market funds for trading or speculative purposes. The fair value is based on unadjusted quoted market prices for the funds in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency (Level 1).

Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Liabilities

The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) for the benefit of certain management employees. The investment funds offered to the participant generally correspond to the funds offered in the Company’s 401(k) plan, and the account balance fluctuates with the investment returns on those funds. The Deferred Compensation Plan permits the deferral of up to 50% of base salary and 100% of compensation received under the Company’s annual incentive plan. The deferrals are held in a separate trust, which has been established by the Company to administer the Deferred Compensation Plan. The assets of the trust are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors in the event that the Company becomes insolvent. Consequently, the trust qualifies as a grantor trust for income tax purposes (i.e., a “Rabbi Trust”). The liabilities of the Deferred Compensation Plan are presented in other accrued expenses and the assets held by the trust are classified as trading securities within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are charged to selling and administrative expenses. The fair value is based on unadjusted quoted market prices for the funds in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency (Level 1).

Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors

Non-employee directors are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan with deferred amounts valued as if invested in the Company’s common stock through the use of phantom stock units (“PSUs”). Under the plan, each participating director’s account is credited with the number of PSUs that is equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock which the participant could purchase or receive with the amount of the deferred compensation, based upon the average of the high and low prices of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the fiscal quarter when the cash compensation was earned. Dividend equivalents are paid on PSUs at the same rate as dividends on the Company’s common stock and are re-invested in additional PSUs at the next fiscal quarter-end. The liabilities of the plan are based on the fair value of the outstanding PSUs and are presented in other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of the PSUs are presented in selling and administrative expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The fair value of each PSU is based on an unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1).

Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors

Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, cash-equivalent restricted stock units (“RSUs”) of the Company may be granted at no cost to non-employee directors. The RSUs are subject to a vesting requirement (usually one year), earn dividend-equivalent units, and are settled in cash on the date the director terminates service or such earlier date as a director may elect, subject to restrictions, based on the then current fair value of the Company’s common stock. The fair value of each RSU is based on an unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1). Additional information related to restricted stock units for non-employee directors is disclosed in Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Performance Share Units

Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, common stock or cash may be awarded at the end of the performance period at no cost to certain officers and key employees if certain financial goals are met. Under the plan, employees are granted performance share awards at a target number of shares or units, which generally vest over a three-year service period. At the end of the vesting period, the employee will have earned an amount of shares or units between 0% and 200% of the targeted award, depending on the achievement of specified financial goals for the service period. Each of the Company’s current unvested performance share awards utilize performance share units, which are settled in cash, rather than common stock. The fair value of each performance share unit is based on an unadjusted quoted market price of the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1). Additional information related to performance share units is disclosed in Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily foreign exchange contracts, to reduce its exposure to market risks from changes in foreign exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are measured at fair value using quoted forward foreign exchange prices from counterparties corroborated by market-based pricing (Level 2). Additional information related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments are disclosed within Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 3, 2014, May 4, 2013, and February 1, 2014. The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2013 or the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014.

Fair Value Measurements

($ thousands)

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Asset (Liability)

As of May 3, 2014:

Cash equivalents – money market funds

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets

2,687

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities

-2,687

–

Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors

-1,697

–

Restricted stock units for non-employee directors

-8,182

–

Performance share units

-507

–

Derivative financial instruments, net

–

As of May 4, 2013:

Cash equivalents – money market funds

6,505

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets

1,692

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities

-1,692

–

Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors

-1,170

–

Restricted stock units for non-employee directors

-5,064

–

Performance share units

-744

–

Derivative financial instruments, net

-296

–

-296

–

As of February 1, 2014:

Cash equivalents – money market funds

41,236

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets

2,191

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities

-2,191

–

Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors

-1,668

–

Restricted stock units for non-employee directors

-7,769

–

Performance share units

-2,300

–

Derivative financial instruments, net

834

–

834

–

Impairment Charges

The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors the Company considers important that could trigger an impairment review include underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, a significant change in the manner of the use of the asset, or a negative industry or economic trend. When the Company determines that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the aforementioned factors, impairment is measured based on a projected discounted cash flow method. Certain factors, such as estimated store sales and expenses, used for this nonrecurring fair value measurement are considered Level 3 inputs as defined by FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of $79.0 million were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $0.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014. Of the $0.3 million impairment charge included in selling and administrative expenses, $0.2 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.1 million related to the Specialty Retail segment.

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $4.7 million ($4.7 million after tax, $0.11 per diluted share) related to certain supply chain and sourcing assets, which represented the excess net asset value over the estimated fair value of the assets less costs to sell. The fair value of net assets was estimated based on the anticipated sales proceeds. This was considered a Level 2 input as the assets were not sold on an active market. The impairment charge was recorded as impairment of assets held for sale in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings and was included in the Wholesale Operations segment. These assets were sold in the second quarter of 2013, and the Company recognized an additional loss on sale of $0.6 million. See Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company sold ASG. The assets of ASG were determined to be held for sale at May 4, 2013, and an impairment charge of $12.6 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2013 within disposition/impairment of discontinued operations, net of tax in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The Company recognized a gain on disposition of $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. ASG was previously included within the Wholesale Operations segment. The fair value of assets was estimated based on the anticipated sales proceeds less costs to sell. This was considered a Level 2 input as the assets were not sold on an active market. See Note 3 and Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Fair Value of the Company’s Other Financial Instruments

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents (excluding money market funds discussed above), receivables, trade accounts payable, and borrowings under the revolving credit agreement approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

3-May-14

4-May-13

1-Feb-14

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

($ thousands)

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Long-term debt – Senior Notes

199,057

210,750

198,870

209,000

199,010

210,500

The fair value of the Company’s Senior Notes was based upon quoted prices in an inactive market as of the end of the respective periods (Level 2).

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'

	Note 13	Income Taxes

	The Company’s effective tax rate can vary considerably from period to period, depending on a number of factors. The Company’s consolidated effective tax rates from continuing operations were 34.1% and 51.9% for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. The decrease in the Company’s effective tax rate this quarter was due to the non-deductible nature of the $4.7 million impairment charge in the first quarter of 2013, as further described in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'

	Note 14	Related Party Transactions

	C. banner International Holdings Limited
	The Company has a joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of C. banner International Holdings Limited (“CBI”, formerly known as Hongguo International Holdings Limited) to market Naturalizer footwear in China. The Company is a 51% owner of the joint venture (“B&H Footwear”), with CBI owning the other 49%. B&H Footwear sells Naturalizer footwear to a retail affiliate of CBI on a wholesale basis, which in turn sells the Naturalizer products through department store shops and free-standing stores in China. During 2013, B&H Footwear transferred the operation of 25 retail stores in China to CBI. B&H Footwear continues to sell footwear to CBI on a wholesale basis. During the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, the Company, through its consolidated subsidiary, B&H Footwear, sold $2.0 million of Naturalizer footwear on a wholesale basis to CBI, with $1.0 million in corresponding sales during the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013.

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'

	Note 15	Commitments and Contingencies

	Environmental Remediation
	Prior operations included numerous manufacturing and other facilities for which the Company may have responsibility under various environmental laws for the remediation of conditions that may be identified in the future. The Company is involved in environmental remediation and ongoing compliance activities at several sites and has been notified that it is or may be a potentially responsible party at several other sites.

	Redfield
	The Company is remediating, under the oversight of Colorado authorities, the groundwater and indoor air at its owned facility in Colorado (the “Redfield site” or, when referring to remediation activities at or under the facility, the “on-site remediation”) and residential neighborhoods adjacent to and near the property (the “off-site remediation”) that have been affected by solvents previously used at the facility. The on-site remediation calls for the operation of a pump and treat system (which prevents migration of contaminated groundwater off the property) as the final remedy for the site, subject to monitoring and periodic review of the on-site conditions and other remedial technologies that may be developed in the future. Off-site groundwater concentrations have been reducing over time since installation of the pump and treat system in 2000 and injection of clean water beginning in 2003. However, localized areas of contaminated bedrock just beyond the property line continue to impact off-site groundwater. The modified workplan for addressing this condition includes converting the off-site bioremediation system into a monitoring well network and employing different remediation methods in these recalcitrant areas. In accordance with the workplan, a pilot test was conducted of certain groundwater remediation methods and the results of that test were used to develop more detailed plans for remedial activities in the off-site areas, which were approved by the authorities and are being implemented in a phased manner. The results of groundwater monitoring are being used to evaluate the effectiveness of these activities. The liability for the on-site remediation was discounted at 4.8%. On an undiscounted basis, the on-site remediation liability would be $15.7 million as of May 3, 2014. The Company expects to spend approximately $0.2 million in each of the next five years and $14.7 million in the aggregate thereafter related to the on-site remediation.

	The cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation through May 3, 2014 were $26.2 million. The Company has recovered a portion of these expenditures from insurers and other third parties. The reserve for the anticipated future remediation activities at May 3, 2014 is $9.6 million, of which $8.6 million is recorded within other liabilities and $1.0 million is recorded within other accrued expenses. Of the total $9.6 million reserve, $4.9 million is for on-site remediation and $4.7 million is for off-site remediation.

	Other
	The Company has completed its remediation efforts at its closed New York tannery and two associated landfills. In 1995, state environmental authorities reclassified the status of these sites as being properly closed and requiring only continued maintenance and monitoring through 2024. The Company has an accrued liability of $1.4 million at May 3, 2014 related to these sites, which has been discounted at 6.4%. On an undiscounted basis, this liability would be $2.0 million. The Company expects to spend approximately $0.2 million in each of the next five years and $1.0 million in the aggregate thereafter related to these sites. In addition, various federal and state authorities have identified the Company as a potentially responsible party for remediation at certain other sites. However, the Company does not currently believe that its liability for such sites, if any, would be material.

	Based on information currently available, the Company has an accrued liability of $11.0 million as of May 3, 2014 to complete the cleanup, maintenance and monitoring at all sites. Of the $11.0 million liability, $9.9 million is recorded in other liabilities and $1.1 million is recorded in other accrued expenses. The Company continues to evaluate its estimated costs in conjunction with its environmental consultants and records its best estimate of such liabilities. However, future actions and the associated costs are subject to oversight and approval of various governmental authorities. Accordingly, the ultimate costs may vary, and it is possible costs may exceed the recorded amounts.

	Litigation
	The Company is involved in legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such ordinary course of business proceedings and litigation currently pending is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position. Legal costs associated with litigation are generally expensed as incurred.

Financial_Information_For_The_

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries	3 Months Ended
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries	3-May-14
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]	'
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries	'

	Note 16	Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries

	Brown Shoe Company, Inc. issued senior notes, which are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of its existing and future subsidiaries that are guarantors under its existing agreement. The following table presents the consolidating financial information for each of Brown Shoe Company, Inc. (“Parent”), the Guarantors, and subsidiaries of the Parent that are not Guarantors (the “Non-Guarantors”), together with consolidating eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. The Guarantors are 100% owned by the Parent. On May 14, 2013, during the second quarter of 2013, ASG was sold and ceased to be a borrower under the Credit Agreement. ASG is included as a “Guarantor” in the financial statements through the sale date. The proceeds from the sale were utilized to pay down the Company’s revolving credit facility. See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further information on the sale of ASG.

	The condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared using the equity method of accounting in accordance with the requirements for presentation of such information. Management believes that the information, presented in lieu of complete financial statements for each of the Guarantors, provides meaningful information to allow investors to determine the nature of the assets held by, and operations and cash flows of, each of the consolidated groups.








	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	AS OF MAY 3, 2014
									Non-
	($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	Assets
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	–		$	25,528		$	11,140		$	–		$	36,668
	Receivables, net		83,713			1,412			20,621			–			105,746
	Inventories, net		93,159			414,424			5,228			–			512,811
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		34,476			507			2,930			–			37,913
	Intercompany receivable – current		981			368			10,655			-12,004			–
	Total current assets		212,329			442,239			50,574			-12,004			693,138
	Other assets		120,941			14,678			637			–			136,256
	Goodwill and intangible assets, net		119,666			18,084			–			–			137,750
	Property and equipment, net		27,303			112,630			1,885			–			141,818
	Investment in subsidiaries		879,965			169,843			–			-1,049,808			–
	Intercompany receivable – noncurrent		450,481			500,580			242,150			-1,193,211			–
	Total assets	$	1,810,685		$	1,258,054		$	295,246		$	-2,255,023		$	1,108,962

	Liabilities and Equity
	Current liabilities
	Trade accounts payable	$	48,509		$	123,656		$	23,538		$	–		$	195,703
	Other accrued expenses		69,665			64,082			7,971			–			141,718
	Intercompany payable – current		2,367			59			9,578			-12,004			–
	Total current liabilities		120,541			187,797			41,087			-12,004			337,421
	Other liabilities
	Long-term debt		199,057			–			–			–			199,057
	Other liabilities		33,499			44,745			1,469			–			79,713
	Intercompany payable – noncurrent		965,515			145,547			82,149			-1,193,211			–
	Total other liabilities		1,198,071			190,292			83,618			-1,193,211			278,770
	Equity
	Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders’ equity		492,073			879,965			169,843			-1,049,808			492,073
	Noncontrolling interests		–			–			698			–			698
	Total equity		492,073			879,965			170,541			-1,049,808			492,771
	Total liabilities and equity	$	1,810,685		$	1,258,054		$	295,246		$	-2,255,023		$	1,108,962







	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 3, 2014
									Non-
	($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales	$	179,160		$	401,580		$	36,624		$	-26,202		$	591,162
	Cost of goods sold		127,466			218,366			29,191			-26,202			348,821
	Gross profit		51,694			183,214			7,433			–			242,341
Selling and administrative expenses		49,197			159,967			4,451			–			213,615
Operating earnings		2,497			23,247			2,982			–			28,726
Interest expense		-5,305			-1			–			–			-5,306
Interest income		1			59			16			–			76
Intercompany interest income (expense)		3,974			-4,079			105			–			–
Earnings before income taxes		1,167			19,226			3,103			–			23,496
Income tax benefit (provision)		464			-7,954			-530			–			-8,020
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax		13,798			2,526			–			-16,324			–
Net earnings		15,429			13,798			2,573			-16,324			15,476
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests		–			–			47			–			47
Net earnings attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$	15,429		$	13,798		$	2,526		$	-16,324		$	15,429

Comprehensive income	$	15,918		$	14,355		$	2,520		$	-16,840		$	15,953
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		–			–			35			–			35
Comprehensive income attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$	15,918		$	14,355		$	2,485		$	-16,840		$	15,918





UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 3, 2014
								Non-
($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	-3,343		$	25,854		$	13,872		$	–		$	36,383

Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment		-1,866			-5,411			-104			–			-7,381
Capitalized software		-1,171			-43			-31			–			-1,245
Acquisition of trademarks		-65,065			–			–			–			-65,065
Intercompany investing		-533			533			–			–			–
Net cash used for investing activities		-68,635			-4,921			-135			–			-73,691

Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		251,000			–			–			–			251,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement		-258,000			–			–			–			-258,000
Dividends paid		-3,053			–			–			–			-3,053
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		-803			–			–			–			-803
Tax benefit related to share-based plans		1,769			–			–			–			1,769
Intercompany financing		81,065			-25,924			-55,141			–			–
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		71,978			-25,924			-55,141			–			-9,087
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		–			517			–			–			517
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		–			-4,474			-41,404			–			-45,878
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		–			30,002			52,544			–			82,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	–		$	25,528		$	11,140		$	–		$	36,668






CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2014
								Non-
($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	–		$	30,002		$	52,544		$	–		$	82,546
Receivables, net		84,428			2,349			42,440			–			129,217
Inventories, net		119,131			421,101			7,299			–			547,531
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		38,069			16,024			3,984			-24,941			33,136
Current assets – discontinued operations		119			–			–			–			119
Intercompany receivable – current		602			191			8,860			-9,653			–
Total current assets		242,349			469,667			115,127			-34,594			792,549
Other assets		123,066			15,864			691			–			139,621
Goodwill and intangible assets, net		55,225			18,448			–			–			73,673
Property and equipment, net		27,201			114,359			2,000			–			143,560
Investment in subsidiaries		865,700			165,970			–			-1,031,670			–
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent		457,507			482,180			230,572			-1,170,259			–
Total assets	$	1,771,048		$	1,266,488		$	348,390		$	-2,236,523		$	1,149,403

Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	7,000		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	7,000
Trade accounts payable		72,349			116,604			37,649			–			226,602
Other accrued expenses		81,902			87,045			8,539			-24,941			152,545
Current liabilities – discontinued operations		708			–			–			–			708
Intercompany payable – current		4,689			766			4,198			-9,653			–
Total current liabilities		166,648			204,415			50,386			-34,594			386,855
Other liabilities
Long-term debt		199,010			–			–			–			199,010
Other liabilities		38,657			46,055			1,464			–			86,176
Intercompany payable – noncurrent		890,034			150,318			129,907			-1,170,259			–
Total other liabilities		1,127,701			196,373			131,371			-1,170,259			285,186
Equity
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders’ equity		476,699			865,700			165,970			-1,031,670			476,699
Noncontrolling interests		–			–			663			–			663
Total equity		476,699			865,700			166,633			-1,031,670			477,362
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,771,048		$	1,266,488		$	348,390		$	-2,236,523		$	1,149,403










UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MAY 4, 2013
								Non-
($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	–		$	29,202		$	15,467		$	–		$	44,669
Receivables, net		67,017			6,079			23,638			–			96,734
Inventories, net		79,768			400,139			6,016			–			485,923
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		41,977			1,251			-61			–			43,167
Current assets – held for sale		–			–			12,496			–			12,496
Current assets – discontinued operations		2,542			36,605			12			–			39,159
Intercompany receivable – current		786			246			19,236			-20,268			–
Total current assets		192,090			473,522			76,804			-20,268			722,148
Other assets		98,431			16,562			598			–			115,591
Goodwill and intangible assets, net		36,203			19,538			25,255			–			80,996
Noncurrent assets – discontinued operations		–			1,321			37,352			–			38,673
Property and equipment, net		26,484			108,416			2,399			–			137,299
Investment in subsidiaries		759,545			-28,096			-3,597			-727,852			–
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent		343,110			546,265			180,056			-1,069,431			–
Total assets	$	1,455,863		$	1,137,528		$	318,867		$	-1,817,551		$	1,094,707

Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	66,000		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	66,000
Trade accounts payable		31,065			129,630			28,253			–			188,948
Other accrued expenses		55,497			59,651			3,484			–			118,632
Current liabilities – held for sale		–			–			5,306			–			5,306
Current liabilities – discontinued operations		11,343			4,796			44			–			16,183
Intercompany payable – current		5,231			37			15,000			-20,268			–
Total current liabilities		169,136			194,114			52,087			-20,268			395,069
Other liabilities
Long-term debt		198,870			–			–			–			198,870
Other liabilities		26,685			50,003			4,378			–			81,066
Noncurrent liabilities – discontinued operations		-1,105			-2,535			10,408			–			6,768
Intercompany payable – noncurrent		650,087			136,401			282,943			-1,069,431			–
Total other liabilities		874,537			183,869			297,729			-1,069,431			286,704
Equity
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders’ equity		412,190			759,545			-31,693			-727,852			412,190
Noncontrolling interests		–			–			744			–			744
Total equity		412,190			759,545			-30,949			-727,852			412,934
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,455,863		$	1,137,528		$	318,867		$	-1,817,551		$	1,094,707








UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 4, 2013
								Non-
($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	158,781		$	418,538		$	42,604		$	-31,267		$	588,656
Cost of goods sold		116,330			229,956			33,621			-31,267			348,640
Gross profit		42,451			188,582			8,983			–			240,016
Selling and administrative expenses		50,000			159,852			4,027			–			213,879
Restructuring and other special charges, net		519			–			–			–			519
Impairment of assets held for sale		–			–			4,660			–			4,660
Operating (loss) earnings		-8,068			28,730			296			–			20,958
Interest expense		-5,630			-91			–			–			-5,721
Interest income		3			64			1			–			68
Intercompany interest income (expense)		3,454			-3,579			125			–			–
(Loss) earnings before income taxes from continuing operations		-10,241			25,124			422			–			15,305
Income tax benefit (provision)		3,382			-10,566			-762			–			-7,946
Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax		14,288			-270			225			-14,243			–
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations		7,429			14,288			-115			-14,243			7,359
Discontinued operations:
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax		-6,948			1,591			-280			–			-5,637
Disposition/impairment of discontinued operations, net of tax		–			–			-12,554			–			-12,554
Equity in loss from discontinued operations of subsidiaries, net of tax		-11,243			-12,834			–			24,077			–
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations		-18,191			-11,243			-12,834			24,077			-18,191
Net (loss) earnings		-10,762			3,045			-12,949			9,834			-10,832
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		–			–			-70			–			-70
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$	-10,762		$	3,045		$	-12,879		$	9,834		$	-10,762

Comprehensive (loss) income	$	-11,463			2,445			-12,920			10,447			-11,491
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		–			–			-28			–			-28
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$	-11,463		$	2,445		$	-12,892		$	10,447		$	-11,463







UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 4, 2013
								Non-
($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	-27,728		$	44,941		$	8,748		$	–		$	25,961

Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment		-778			-6,406			-183			–			-7,367
Capitalized software		-1,040			–			–			–			-1,040
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries		1,500			–			–			–			1,500
Net cash used for investing activities		-318			-6,406			-183			–			-6,907

Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		383,000			–			–			–			383,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement		-422,000			–			–			–			-422,000
Dividends paid		-3,027			–			–			–			-3,027
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		-2,070			–			–			–			-2,070
Tax benefit related to share-based plans		1,962			–			–			–			1,962
Intercompany financing		70,181			-40,920			-29,261			–			–
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		28,046			-40,920			-29,261			–			-42,135
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		–			-473			–			–			-473
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		–			-2,858			-20,696			–			-23,554
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		–			32,060			36,163			–			68,223
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	–		$	29,202		$	15,467		$	–		$	44,669

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3-May-14
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Reported As Discontinued Operations	'


		May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	($ thousands)		2014		2013		2014

	Assets of Discontinued Operations
	Current assets
	Receivables, net	$	–	$	12,166	$	–
	Inventories, net		–		23,250		111
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		–		3,743		8
	Current assets - discontinued operations		–		39,159		119
	Other assets		–		287		–
	Goodwill		–		10,295		–
	Intangible assets, net		–		27,057		–
	Property and equipment, net		–		1,034		–
	Noncurrent assets - discontinued operations		–		38,673		–
	Total assets - discontinued operations	$	–	$	77,832	$	119

	Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
	Current liabilities
	Trade accounts payable	$	–	$	4,642	$	139
	Other accrued expenses		–		11,541		569
	Current liabilities - discontinued operations		–		16,183		708
	Other liabilities		–		6,768		–
	Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations		–		6,768		–
	Total liabilities - discontinued operations	$	–	$	22,951	$	708



Schedule Of Loss From Discontinued Operations	'


		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	($ thousands)	3-May-14		4-May-13
	Net sales	$	–	$	20,537
	Cost of goods sold		–		16,630
	Gross profit		–		3,907
	Selling and administrative expenses		–		4,861
	Restructuring and other special charges, net		–		8,286
	Operating loss		–		-9,240
	Interest expense		–		-69
	Interest income		–		89
	Loss before income taxes from discontinued operations		–		-9,220
	Income tax benefit		–		3,583
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	–	$	-5,637

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3-May-14
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	'


		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	($ thousands, except per share amounts)		2014		2013
	NUMERATOR
	Net earnings from continuing operations	$	15,476	$	7,359
	Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		-47		70
	Net earnings allocated to participating securities		-592		–
	Net earnings from continuing operations		14,837		7,429
	Net loss from discontinued operations		–		-18,191
	Net earnings allocated to participating securities		–		–
	Net loss from discontinued operations		–		-18,191
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$	14,837	$	-10,762

	DENOMINATOR
	Denominator for basic continuing and discontinued earnings per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders		41,887		41,070
	Dilutive effect of share-based awards for continuing operations and discontinued operations		229		198
	Denominator for diluted continuing and discontinued earnings per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders		42,116		41,268

	Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	0.35	$	0.18
	From discontinued operations		–		-0.44
	Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	$	0.35	$	-0.26

	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	0.35	$	0.18
	From discontinued operations		–		-0.44
	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	$	0.35	$	-0.26

Restructuring_And_Other_Initia1

Restructuring And Other Initiatives (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Restructuring And Other Initiatives (Tables)	3-May-14
Restructuring And Other Initiatives [Abstract]	'
Portfolio Realignment Expense (Income)	'


			Thirteen Weeks Ended
	($ millions, except per share data)		Pre-tax Expense			After-tax Expense			Loss Per Diluted Share
	4-May-13
	Continuing Operations
	Business exits and cost reductions	$	0.5	$		0.3		$	0.01
	Non-cash impairments/dispositions		4.7			4.7			0.11
	Total Continuing Operations		5.2			5.0			0.12
	Discontinued Operations
	Business exits and cost reductions		11.1			7.1			0.16
	Non-cash impairments/dispositions		12.5			12.5			0.30
	Total Discontinued Operations		23.6			19.6			0.46
	Total	$	28.8	$		24.6		$	0.58


Summary Of The Charges And Settlements By Category Of Costs	'


															Total by Classification
	($ millions)		Employee		Markdowns and Royalty Shortfalls				Facility			Other		Total			Continuing Operations		Discontinued Operations
	Reserve balance at February 2, 2013	$	1.7		$	0.2		$	3.3		$	0.3	$	5.5		$	5.3	$	0.2
	Additional charges in first quarter 2013		0.4			3.0			0.1			25.3		28.8			5.2		23.6
	Amounts settled in first quarter 2013		-1			-2.8			-0.8			-18.2		-22.8			-7		-15.8
	Reserve balance at May 4, 2013		1.1			0.4			2.6			7.4		11.5			3.5		8.0
	Additional charges (recoveries) in 2013		2.2			-0.3			–			–		1.9			0.7		1.2
	Amounts settled in 2013		-2.3			-0.1			-1.2			-7.4		-11			-2.7		-8.3
	Reserve balance at February 1, 2014	$	1.0		$	–	–	$	1.4	–	$	–	$	2.4		$	1.5	$	0.9
	Additional charges in first quarter 2014		–			–			–			–		–			–		–
	Amounts settled in first quarter 2014		-0.4			–			-0.1			–		-0.5			-0.1		-0.4
	Reserve balance at May 3, 2014	$	0.6		$	–		$	1.3		$	–	$	1.9		$	1.4	$	0.5

Business_Segment_Information_T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Business Segment Information (Tables)	3-May-14
Business Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Business Segment Information	'


			Famous		Wholesale		Specialty
	($ thousands)		Footwear		Operations		Retail		Other		Total

	Thirteen Weeks Ended May 3, 2014
	External sales	$	354,623	$	191,785	$	44,754	$	–	$	591,162
	Intersegment sales		505		31,980		–		–		32,485
	Operating earnings (loss)		27,871		13,754		-3,692		-9,207		28,726
	Segment assets - continuing operations		503,239		414,778		57,139		133,806		1,108,962

	Thirteen Weeks Ended May 4, 2013
	External sales	$	352,279	$	181,625	$	54,752	$	–	$	588,656
	Intersegment sales		606		36,729		–		–		37,335
	Operating earnings (loss)		29,042		3,107		-1,329		-9,862		20,958
	Segment assets - continuing operations		450,900		356,903		60,685		135,891		1,004,379
	Segment assets - held for sale		–		12,496		–		–		12,496


Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes From Continuing Operations	'


		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	($ thousands)		2014		2013
	Operating earnings	$	28,726	$	20,958
	Interest expense		-5,306		-5,721
	Interest income		76		68
	Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	$	23,496	$	15,305

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)	3-May-14
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets	'


		May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	($ thousands)		2014		2013		2014

	Intangible Assets
	Famous Footwear	$	2,800	$	2,800	$	2,800
	Wholesale Operations		183,068		118,003		118,003
	Specialty Retail		200		200		200
	Total intangible assets		186,068		121,003		121,003
	Accumulated amortization		-62,272		-56,762		-61,284
	Total intangible assets, net		123,796		64,241		59,719
	Goodwill
	Wholesale Operations		13,954		16,755		13,954
	Total goodwill		13,954		16,755		13,954
	Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$	137,750	$	80,996	$	73,673

Shareholders_Equity_Tables

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	3-May-14
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests	'



	($ thousands)	Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
	Equity at February 1, 2014	$	476,699		$	663		$	477,362
	Net earnings		15,429			47			15,476
	Other comprehensive income (loss)		477			-12			465
	Dividends paid		-3,053			–			-3,053
	Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		-803			–			-803
	Tax benefit related to share-based plans		1,769			–			1,769
	Share-based compensation expense		1,555			–			1,555
	Equity at May 3, 2014	$	492,073		$	698		$	492,771




	($ thousands)	Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
	Equity at February 2, 2013	$	425,129		$	772		$	425,901
	Net loss		-10,762			-70			-10,832
	Other comprehensive (loss) income		-659			42			-617
	Dividends paid		-3,027			–			-3,027
	Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		-2,070			–			-2,070
	Tax benefit related to share-based plans		1,962			–			1,962
	Share-based compensation expense		1,617			–			1,617
	Equity at May 4, 2013	$	412,190		$	744		$	412,934


Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'


										Accumulated
		Foreign						Pension and Other		Other
		Currency			Derivative			Postretirement		Comprehensive
	($ thousands)	Translation			Transactions			Transactions		Income (Loss)
	Balance February 1, 2014	$	2,356		$	738		$	13,582	$	16,676
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		887			-333			–		554
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		–			-54			-23		-77
	Other comprehensive income (loss)		887			-387			-23		477
	Balance May 3, 2014	$	3,243		$	351		$	13,559	$	17,153

	Balance February 2, 2013	$	6,912		$	-81		$	-5,947	$	884
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		-690			-27			–		-717
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		–			-87			145		58
	Other comprehensive (loss) income		-690			-114			145		-659
	Balance May 4, 2013	$	6,222		$	-195		$	-5,802	$	225


Schedule Of Items Reclassified Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'

			Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income				Affected Line Item in the
			Thirteen Weeks Ended				Condensed Consolidated
	($ thousands)		3-May-14			4-May-13	Statements of Earnings
	Net gains from derivative financial instruments (1)	$	-78		$	-132	Costs of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses
	Tax provision		24			45	Income tax provision
	Net gains from derivative financial instruments, net of tax		-54			-87

	Pension and other postretirement benefits actuarial (gain) loss (2)		-50			228	Selling and administrative expenses
	Pension benefits prior service expense (2)		8			2	Selling and administrative expenses
	Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments		-42			230
	Tax provision (benefit)		19			-85	Income tax provision
	Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax		-23			145
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$	-77		$	58

		-1		See Note 11 and 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.
	See Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits

Retirement_And_Other_Benefit_P1

Retirement And Other Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Retirement And Other Benefit Plans (Tables)	3-May-14
Retirement And Other Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Components Of Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost	'


		Pension Benefits				Other Postretirement Benefits
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 3,		May 4,		May 3,		May 4,
	($ thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	2,587	$	2,891	$	–	$	–
	Interest cost		3,556		3,331		13		35
	Expected return on assets		-6,184		-6,179		–		–
	Amortization of:
	Actuarial loss (gain)		35		248		-85		-20
	Prior service expense		8		2		–		–
	Total net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	2	$	293	$	-72	$	15

Risk_Management_And_Derivative1

Risk Management And Derivatives (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Risk Management And Derivatives (Tables)	3-May-14
Risk Management And Derivatives [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Contract Net Amount Of All Purchase And Sale Contracts Of A Foreign Currency	'


		Contract Amount
	(U.S. $ equivalent in thousands)	3-May-14			4-May-13			1-Feb-14
	Financial Instruments
	U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars)	$	22,369		$	17,869		$	20,197
	Chinese yuan		14,386			15,460			15,278
	Euro		14,284			6,080			11,270
	Japanese yen		1,625			1,500			1,586
	Other currencies		1,318			1,407			1,345
	Total financial instruments	$	53,982		$	42,316		$	49,676


Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments In Cash Flow Hedging Relationships On Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings And Balance Sheet	'


		Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
	($ thousands)	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value			Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value

	Foreign exchange forward contracts:

	3-May-14	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	446		Other accrued expenses		$	364

	4-May-13	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			181		Other accrued expenses			477

	1-Feb-14	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,056		Other accrued expenses			222


	For the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings was as follows:


		Thirteen Weeks Ended					Thirteen Weeks Ended
	($ thousands)	3-May-14					4-May-13
	Foreign exchange forward contracts:		(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives		Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives		Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
	Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized		(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives		Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives		Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings

	Net sales	$	-7	$	13		$	9	$	54
	Cost of goods sold		19		53			85		21
	Selling and administrative expenses		-456		12			-158		57
	Interest expense		-11		–			1		–

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

3-May-14

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis

Fair Value Measurements

($ thousands)

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Asset (Liability)

As of May 3, 2014:

Cash equivalents – money market funds

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets

2,687

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities

-2,687

–

Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors

-1,697

–

Restricted stock units for non-employee directors

-8,182

–

Performance share units

-507

–

Derivative financial instruments, net

–

As of May 4, 2013:

Cash equivalents – money market funds

6,505

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets

1,692

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities

-1,692

–

Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors

-1,170

–

Restricted stock units for non-employee directors

-5,064

–

Performance share units

-744

–

Derivative financial instruments, net

-296

–

-296

–

As of February 1, 2014:

Cash equivalents – money market funds

41,236

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets

2,191

–

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities

-2,191

–

Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors

-1,668

–

Restricted stock units for non-employee directors

-7,769

–

Performance share units

-2,300

–

Derivative financial instruments, net

834

–

834

–

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

3-May-14

4-May-13

1-Feb-14

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

($ thousands)

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Long-term debt – Senior Notes

199,057

210,750

198,870

209,000

199,010

210,500

Financial_Information_For_The_1

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'


	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	AS OF MAY 3, 2014
									Non-
	($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	Assets
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	–		$	25,528		$	11,140		$	–		$	36,668
	Receivables, net		83,713			1,412			20,621			–			105,746
	Inventories, net		93,159			414,424			5,228			–			512,811
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		26,544			507			2,930			7,932			37,913
	Intercompany receivable – current		981			368			10,655			-12,004			–
	Total current assets		204,397			442,239			50,574			-4,072			693,138
	Other assets		120,941			14,678			637			–			136,256
	Goodwill and intangible assets, net		119,666			18,084			–			–			137,750
	Property and equipment, net		27,303			112,630			1,885			–			141,818
	Investment in subsidiaries		879,965			169,843			–			-1,049,808			–
	Intercompany receivable – noncurrent		450,481			500,580			242,150			-1,193,211			–
	Total assets	$	1,802,753		$	1,258,054		$	295,246		$	-2,247,091		$	1,108,962

	Liabilities and Equity
	Current liabilities
	Trade accounts payable	$	48,509		$	123,656		$	23,538		$	–		$	195,703
	Other accrued expenses		61,733			64,082			7,971			7,932			141,718
	Intercompany payable – current		2,367			59			9,578			-12,004			–
	Total current liabilities		112,609			187,797			41,087			-4,072			337,421
	Other liabilities
	Long-term debt		199,057			–			–			–			199,057
	Other liabilities		33,499			44,745			1,469			–			79,713
	Intercompany payable – noncurrent		965,515			145,547			82,149			-1,193,211			–
	Total other liabilities		1,198,071			190,292			83,618			-1,193,211			278,770
	Equity
	Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders’ equity		492,073			879,965			169,843			-1,049,808			492,073
	Noncontrolling interests		–			–			698			–			698
	Total equity		492,073			879,965			170,541			-1,049,808			492,771
	Total liabilities and equity	$	1,802,753		$	1,258,054		$	295,246		$	-2,247,091		$	1,108,962



	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2014
									Non-
	($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	Assets
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	–		$	30,002		$	52,544		$	–		$	82,546
	Receivables, net		84,428			2,349			42,440			–			129,217
	Inventories, net		119,131			421,101			7,299			–			547,531
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		38,069			16,024			3,984			-24,941			33,136
	Current assets – discontinued operations		119			–			–			–			119
	Intercompany receivable – current		602			191			8,860			-9,653			–
	Total current assets		242,349			469,667			115,127			-34,594			792,549
	Other assets		123,066			15,864			691			–			139,621
	Goodwill and intangible assets, net		55,225			18,448			–			–			73,673
	Property and equipment, net		27,201			114,359			2,000			–			143,560
	Investment in subsidiaries		865,700			165,970			–			-1,031,670			–
	Intercompany receivable – noncurrent		457,507			482,180			230,572			-1,170,259			–
	Total assets	$	1,771,048		$	1,266,488		$	348,390		$	-2,236,523		$	1,149,403

	Liabilities and Equity
	Current liabilities
	Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	7,000		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	7,000
Trade accounts payable		72,349			116,604			37,649			–			226,602
Other accrued expenses		81,902			87,045			8,539			-24,941			152,545
Current liabilities – discontinued operations		708			–			–			–			708
Intercompany payable - current		4,689			766			4,198			-9,653			–
Total current liabilities		166,648			204,415			50,386			-34,594			386,855
Other liabilities
Long-term debt		199,010			–			–			–			199,010
Other liabilities		38,657			46,055			1,464			–			86,176
Intercompany payable – noncurrent		890,034			150,318			129,907			-1,170,259			–
Total other liabilities		1,127,701			196,373			131,371			-1,170,259			285,186
Equity
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders’ equity		476,699			865,700			165,970			-1,031,670			476,699
Noncontrolling interests		–			–			663			–			663
Total equity		476,699			865,700			166,633			-1,031,670			477,362
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,771,048		$	1,266,488		$	348,390		$	-2,236,523		$	1,149,403


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MAY 4, 2013
								Non-
($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	–		$	29,202		$	15,467		$	–		$	44,669
Receivables, net		67,017			6,079			23,638			–			96,734
Inventories, net		79,768			400,139			6,016			–			485,923
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		41,977			1,251			-61			–			43,167
Current assets – held for sale		–			–			12,496			–			12,496
Current assets – discontinued operations		2,542			36,605			12			–			39,159
Intercompany receivable – current		786			246			19,236			-20,268			–
Total current assets		192,090			473,522			76,804	–	–	-20,268	–		722,148
Other assets		98,431			16,562			598			–			115,591
Goodwill and intangible assets, net		36,203			19,538			25,255			–			80,996
Noncurrent assets – discontinued operations		–			1,321			37,352			–			38,673
Property and equipment, net		26,484			108,416			2,399			–			137,299
Investment in subsidiaries		759,545			-28,096			-3,597			-727,852			–
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent		343,110			546,265			180,056			-1,069,431			–
Total assets	$	1,455,863		$	1,137,528		$	318,867		$	-1,817,551		$	1,094,707

Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	66,000		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	66,000
Trade accounts payable		31,065			129,630			28,253			–			188,948
Other accrued expenses		55,497			59,651			3,484			–			118,632
Current liabilities – held for sale		–			–			5,306			–			5,306
Current liabilities – discontinued operations		11,343			4,796			44			–			16,183
Intercompany payable – current		5,231			37			15,000			-20,268			–
Total current liabilities		169,136			194,114			52,087	–	–	-20,268			395,069
Other liabilities
Long-term debt		198,870			–			–			–			198,870
Other liabilities		26,685			50,003			4,378			–			81,066
Noncurrent liabilities – discontinued operations		-1,105			-2,535			10,408			–			6,768
Intercompany payable – noncurrent		650,087			136,401			282,943			-1,069,431			–
Total other liabilities		874,537			183,869			297,729			-1,069,431			286,704
Equity
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders’ equity		412,190			759,545			-31,693			-727,852			412,190
Noncontrolling interests		–			–			744			–			744
Total equity		412,190			759,545			-30,949			-727,852			412,934
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,455,863		$	1,137,528		$	318,867		$	-1,817,551		$	1,094,707


Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Comprehensive Income	'


	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 3, 2014
									Non-
	($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales	$	179,160		$	401,580		$	36,624		$	-26,202		$	591,162
	Cost of goods sold		127,466			218,366			29,191			-26,202			348,821
	Gross profit		51,694			183,214			7,433			–			242,341
	Selling and administrative expenses		49,197			159,967			4,451			–			213,615
	Operating earnings		2,497			23,247			2,982			–			28,726
	Interest expense		-5,305			-1			–			–			-5,306
	Interest income		1			59			16			–			76
	Intercompany interest income (expense)		3,974			-4,079			105			–			–
	Earnings before income taxes		1,167			19,226			3,103			–			23,496
	Income tax benefit (provision)		464			-7,954			-530			–			-8,020
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax		13,798			2,526			–			-16,324			–
	Net earnings		15,429			13,798			2,573			-16,324			15,476
	Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests		–			–			47			–			47
	Net earnings attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$	15,429		$	13,798		$	2,526		$	-16,324		$	15,429

	Comprehensive income	$	15,918		$	14,355		$	2,520		$	-16,840		$	15,953
	Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		–			–			35			–			35
	Comprehensive income attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$	15,918		$	14,355		$	2,485		$	-16,840		$	15,918










	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 4, 2013
									Non-
	($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales	$	158,781		$	418,538		$	42,604		$	-31,267		$	588,656
	Cost of goods sold		116,330			229,956			33,621			-31,267			348,640
	Gross profit		42,451			188,582			8,983			–			240,016
	Selling and administrative expenses		50,000			159,852			4,027			–			213,879
	Restructuring and other special charges, net		519			–			–			–			519
	Impairment of assets held for sale		–			–			4,660			–			4,660
	Operating earnings (loss)		-8,068			28,730			296			–			20,958
	Interest expense		-5,630			-91			–			–			-5,721
	Interest income		3			64			1			–			68
	Intercompany interest income (expense)		3,454			-3,579			125			–			–
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations		-10,241			25,124			422			–			15,305
	Income tax benefit (provision)		3,382			-10,566			-762			–			-7,946
	Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax		14,218			-340			225			-14,103			–
	Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations		7,359			14,218			-115			-14,103			7,359
	Discontinued operations:
	(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax		-6,948			1,591			-280			–			-5,637
	Impairment charge on net assets of discontinued operations		–			–			-12,554			–			-12,554
	Equity in loss from discontinued operations of subsidiaries, net of tax		-11,243			-12,834			–			24,077			–
	Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations		-18,191			-11,243			-12,834			24,077			-18,191
	Net earnings (loss)		-10,832			2,975			-12,949			9,974			-10,832
	Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		–			–			-70			–			-70
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$	-10,832		$	2,975		$	-12,879		$	9,974		$	-10,762

	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	-11,330			2,446			-13,392			10,918			-11,358
	Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		–			–			-28			–			-28
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	$	-11,330		$	2,446		$	-13,364		$	10,918		$	-11,330


Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	'

	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 3, 2014
									Non-
	($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	-3,343		$	25,854		$	13,872		$	–		$	36,383

	Investing activities
	Purchases of property and equipment		-1,866			-5,411			-104			–			-7,381
	Capitalized software		-1,171			-43			-31			–			-1,245
	Acquisition of trademarks		-65,065			–			–			–			-65,065
	Intercompany investing		-533			533			–			–			–
	Net cash used for investing activities		-68,635			-4,921			-135			–			-73,691

	Financing activities
	Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		251,000			–			–			–			251,000
	Repayments under revolving credit agreement		-258,000			–			–			–			-258,000
	Dividends paid		-3,053			–			–			–			-3,053
	Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		-803			–			–			–			-803
	Tax benefit related to share-based plans		1,769			–			–			–			1,769
	Intercompany financing		81,065			-25,924			-55,141			–			–
	Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		71,978			-25,924			-55,141			–			-9,087
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		–			517			–			–			517
	Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		–			-4,474			-41,404			–			-45,878
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		–			30,002			52,544			–			82,546
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	–		$	25,528		$	11,140		$	–		$	36,668



	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 4, 2013
									Non-
	($ thousands)		Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
	Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	-27,728		$	44,941		$	8,748		$	–		$	25,961

	Investing activities
	Purchases of property and equipment		-778			-6,406			-183			–			-7,367
	Capitalized software		-1,040			–			–			–			-1,040
	Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries		1,500			–			–			–			1,500
	Net cash used for investing activities		-318			-6,406			-183			–			-6,907

	Financing activities
	Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		383,000			–			–			–			383,000
	Repayments under revolving credit agreement		-422,000			–			–			–			-422,000
	Dividends paid		-3,027			–			–			–			-3,027
	Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net		-2,070			–			–			–			-2,070
	Tax benefit related to share-based plans		1,962			–			–			–			1,962
	Intercompany financing		70,181			-40,920			-29,261			–			–
	Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities		28,046			-40,920			-29,261			–			-42,135
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		–			-473			–			–			-473
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		–			-2,858			-20,696			–			-23,554
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		–			32,060			36,163			–			68,223
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	–		$	29,202		$	15,467		$	–		$	44,669

Discontinued_Operations_Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3-May-14

4-May-13

Nov. 14, 2013

3-May-14

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

14-May-13

3-May-14

4-May-13

Promissory Note [Member]

American Sporting Goods Corporation [Member]

Etienne Aigner [Member]

Vera Wang [Member]

Promissory Note [Member]

Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]

Sale price

$74,000,000

Proceeds from business disposition

60,300,000

Note receivable

12,000,000

Note receivable, due date

14-Nov-13

Payment received

12,200,000

Gain (loss) on sale

-12,600,000

1,000,000

-12,600,000

Gain (loss) on sale after-tax

-12,600,000

Gain (loss) on sale per diluted share

($0.30)

Net sales

20,537,000

18,300,000

200,000

2,000,000

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

-9,220,000

1,200,000

-7,000,000

-3,400,000

Settlement consideration

$6,500,000

Discontinued_Operations_Schedu

Discontinued Operations (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Reported As Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Receivables, net	'	'	$12,166
Inventories, net	'	111	23,250
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	8	3,743
Current assets - discontinued operations	'	119	39,159
Other assets	'	'	287
Goodwill	'	'	10,295
Intangible assets, net	'	'	27,057
Property and equipment, net	'	'	1,034
Noncurrent assets - discontinued operations	'	'	38,673
Total assets - discontinued operations	'	119	77,832
Trade accounts payable	'	139	4,642
Other accrued expenses	'	569	11,541
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	'	708	16,183
Other liabilities	'	'	6,768
Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations	'	'	6,768
Total liabilities - discontinued operations	'	$708	$22,951

Discontinued_Operations_Schedu1

Discontinued Operations (Schedule Of Loss From Discontinued Operations, Net Of Tax) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	'	$20,537
Cost of goods sold	'	16,630
Gross profit	'	3,907
Selling and administrative expenses	'	4,861
Restructuring and other special charges, net	'	8,286
Operating loss	'	-9,240
Interest expense	'	-69
Interest income	'	89
Loss before income taxes from discontinued operations	'	-9,220
Income tax benefit	0	3,583
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	($5,637)

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Detail

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Net earnings from continuing operations	$15,476	$7,359
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	-47	70
Net earnings allocated to participating securities	-592	'
Net earnings from continuing operations	14,837	7,429
Net loss from discontinued operations	'	-18,191
Net earnings allocated to participating securities	'	'
Net loss from discontinued operations	'	-18,191
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$14,837	($10,762)
Denominator for basic continuing and discontinued earnings per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	41,887,000	41,070,000
Dilutive effect of share-based awards for continuing operations and discontinued operations	229,000	198,000
Denominator for diluted continuing and discontinued earnings per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	42,116,000	41,268,000
Basic earnings (loss) per common share: From continuing operations	$0.35	$0.18
Basic earnings (loss) per common share: From discontinued operations	'	($0.44)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	$0.35	($0.26)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: From continuing operations	$0.35	$0.18
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: From discontinued operations	'	($0.44)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders	$0.35	($0.26)
Options to purchase common stock, not included in computation of diluted earnings per common share	74,997	432,466

Restructuring_And_Other_Initia2

Restructuring And Other Initiatives (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3-May-14

4-May-13

Aug. 03, 2013

3-May-14

Aug. 03, 2013

Apr. 30, 2013

3-May-14

Apr. 30, 2013

3-May-14

4-May-13

item

Supply Chain and Sourcing Assets [Member]

Cash [Member]

Promissory Note [Member]

Continuing Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Supply Chain and Sourcing Assets [Member]

item

Supply Chain and Sourcing Assets [Member]

1st Installment Payment [Member]

Subsequent Quarterly Installment Payments [Member]

Wholesale Operations Segment [Member]

Other Segment [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Portfolio realignment costs

$28,800,000

$5,200,000

$27,700,000

$1,100,000

$23,600,000

Portfolio realignment costs after tax

24,600,000

5,000,000

19,600,000

Portfolio realignment costs per diluted share

$0.58

$0.12

$0.46

Sale price of certain supply chain and sourcing assets, aggregate amount

9,000,000

Proceeds from sale of manufacturing facilities

1,500,000

Note receivable

7,500,000

Impairment charge

4,700,000

12,500,000

Impairment charge, after tax

4,700,000

12,500,000

Impariment charge, per diluted share

$0.11

$0.30

Installments time frame after closing date

'2 years

'45 days

'3 months

Notes receivable collection

$4,800,000

$3,000,000

$600,000

Number of quarterly payments

Promissory note interest rate

5.00%

Purchase commitment, quantity of pairs of shoes each year

4,000,000

Purchase commitment, number of years

'2 years

Restructuring_And_Other_Initia3

Restructuring And Other Initiatives (Portfolio Realignment Expense (Income) For Continuing And Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	4-May-13
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'
Total	$0	$28,800,000
Total, after tax	'	24,600,000
Total, per diluted share	'	$0.58
Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'
Business exits and cost reductions	'	500,000
Business exits and cost reductions after-tax	'	300,000
Business exits and cost reductions per diluted share	'	$0.01
Non-cash impairments/dispositions	'	4,700,000
Non-cash impairments/dispositions after-tax	'	4,700,000
Non-cash impairments/dispositions per diluted share	'	$0.11
Total	'	5,200,000
Total, after tax	'	5,000,000
Total, per diluted share	'	$0.12
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'
Business exits and cost reductions	'	11,100,000
Business exits and cost reductions after-tax	'	7,100,000
Business exits and cost reductions per diluted share	'	$0.16
Non-cash impairments/dispositions	'	12,500,000
Non-cash impairments/dispositions after-tax	'	12,500,000
Non-cash impairments/dispositions per diluted share	'	$0.30
Total	'	23,600,000
Total, after tax	'	$19,600,000
Total, per diluted share	'	$0.46

Restructuring_And_Other_Initia4

Restructuring And Other Initiatives (Summary Of The Charges And Settlements By Category Of Costs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Reserve balance	$2.40	$5.50	$5.50
Additional charges (recoveries)	'	28.8	1.9
Amounts settled	-0.5	-22.8	-11
Reserve balance	1.9	11.5	2.4
Employee [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Reserve balance	1	1.7	1.7
Additional charges (recoveries)	'	0.4	2.2
Amounts settled	-0.4	-1	-2.3
Reserve balance	0.6	1.1	1
Markdowns And Royalty Shortfalls [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Reserve balance	'	0.2	0.2
Additional charges (recoveries)	'	3	-0.3
Amounts settled	'	-2.8	-0.1
Reserve balance	'	0.4	'
Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Reserve balance	1.4	3.3	3.3
Additional charges (recoveries)	'	0.1	'
Amounts settled	-0.1	-0.8	-1.2
Reserve balance	1.3	2.6	1.4
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Reserve balance	'	0.3	0.3
Additional charges (recoveries)	'	25.3	'
Amounts settled	'	-18.2	-7.4
Reserve balance	'	7.4	'
Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Reserve balance	1.5	5.3	5.3
Additional charges (recoveries)	'	5.2	0.7
Amounts settled	-0.1	-7	-2.7
Reserve balance	1.4	3.5	1.5
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Reserve balance	0.9	0.2	0.2
Additional charges (recoveries)	'	23.6	1.2
Amounts settled	-0.4	-15.8	-8.3
Reserve balance	$0.50	$8	$0.90

Business_Segment_Information_S

Business Segment Information (Schedule Of Business Segment Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
External sales	$591,162	$588,656	'
Intersegment sales	32,485	37,335	'
Operating earnings (loss)	28,726	20,958	'
Segment assets - continuing operations	1,108,962	1,094,707	1,149,403
Segment assets - held for sale	'	12,496	'
Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Segment assets - continuing operations	1,108,962	1,004,379	'
Famous Footwear [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
External sales	354,623	352,279	'
Intersegment sales	505	606	'
Operating earnings (loss)	27,871	29,042	'
Famous Footwear [Member] \| Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Segment assets - continuing operations	503,239	450,900	'
Wholesale Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
External sales	191,785	181,625	'
Intersegment sales	31,980	36,729	'
Operating earnings (loss)	13,754	3,107	'
Segment assets - held for sale	'	12,496	'
Wholesale Operations [Member] \| Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Segment assets - continuing operations	414,778	356,903	'
Specialty Retail [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
External sales	44,754	54,752	'
Intersegment sales	'	'	'
Operating earnings (loss)	-3,692	-1,329	'
Specialty Retail [Member] \| Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Segment assets - continuing operations	57,139	60,685	'
Other Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
External sales	'	'	'
Intersegment sales	'	'	'
Operating earnings (loss)	-9,207	-9,862	'
Other Segment [Member] \| Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Segment assets - continuing operations	$133,806	$135,891	'

Business_Segment_Information_S1

Business Segment Information (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Business Segment Information [Abstract]	'	'
Operating earnings	$28,726	$20,958
Interest expense	-5,306	-5,721
Interest income	76	68
Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	$23,496	$15,305

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	$21,000,000	$21,000,000	$21,000,000
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	988,000	1,726,000	'
Intangible assets acquired	65,065,000	'	'
Transaction costs	100,000	'	'
Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	'40 years	'	'
Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$1,000,000	$1,700,000	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	'4 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	'40 years	'	'

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total intangible assets	$186,068	$121,003	$121,003
Accumulated amortization	-62,272	-61,284	-56,762
Total intangible assets, net	123,796	59,719	64,241
Goodwill	13,954	13,954	16,755
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	137,750	73,673	80,996
Famous Footwear [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total intangible assets	2,800	2,800	2,800
Wholesale Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total intangible assets	183,068	118,003	118,003
Goodwill	13,954	13,954	16,755
Specialty Retail [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total intangible assets	$200	$200	$200

Shareholders_Equity_Schedule_O

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Equity, beginning balance	$477,362	'
Net earnings (loss)	15,476	-10,832
Other comprehensive (loss) income	477	-659
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	-803	-2,070
Share-based compensation expense	1,555	1,617
Equity, ending balance	492,771	412,934
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Equity, beginning balance	476,699	425,129
Net earnings (loss)	15,429	-10,762
Other comprehensive (loss) income	477	-659
Dividends paid	-3,053	-3,027
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	-803	-2,070
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	1,769	1,962
Share-based compensation expense	1,555	1,617
Equity, ending balance	492,073	412,190
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Equity, beginning balance	663	772
Net earnings (loss)	47	-70
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-12	42
Equity, ending balance	698	744
Total Equity [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Equity, beginning balance	477,362	425,901
Net earnings (loss)	15,476	-10,832
Other comprehensive (loss) income	465	-617
Dividends paid	-3,053	-3,027
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	-803	-2,070
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	1,769	1,962
Share-based compensation expense	1,555	1,617
Equity, ending balance	$492,771	$412,934

Shareholders_Equity_Schedule_O1

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, beginning	$16,676	$884
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	554	-717
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-77	58
Other comprehensive (loss) income	477	-659
Balance, ending	17,153	225
Accumulated Currency Translation [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, beginning	2,356	6,912
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	887	-690
Other comprehensive (loss) income	887	-690
Balance, ending	3,243	6,222
Accumulated Derivative Transactions [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, beginning	738	-81
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-333	-27
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-54	-87
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-387	-114
Balance, ending	351	-195
Accumulated Postretirement Transactions [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, beginning	13,582	-5,947
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-23	145
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-23	145
Balance, ending	$13,559	($5,802)

Shareholders_Equity_Schedule_O2

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14		4-May-13
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Income tax provision	($8,020)		($7,946)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	77		-58
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-77		58
Accumulated Derivative Transactions [Member]	'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	54		87
Accumulated Derivative Transactions [Member] \| Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Net gains from derivative financial instruments	-78	[1]	-132
Income tax provision	24		45
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-54		-87
Accumulated Postretirement Transactions [Member]	'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	23		-145
Accumulated Postretirement Transactions [Member] \| Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Pension and other postretirement benefits actuarial (gain) loss	-50	[2]	228
Pension benefits prior service expense	8	[2]	2
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments	-42		230
Income tax provision	19		-85
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	($23)		$145

[1]	See Note 11 and 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.
[2]	See Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail

Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$1,555	$1,617
Shares of common stock issued during the period	452,125	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of stock shares granted	270,910	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock	$28.18	'
Performance Shares [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of stock shares granted	88,185	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock	$28.18	'
Vesting period, in years	'3 years	'
Maximum pay out percentage	200.00%	'
Requisite service period	'3 years	'
Non-Employee Directors [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of stock shares granted	910	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock	$26.63	'
Four Year Vesting Period [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of stock shares granted	269,110	'
Vesting period, in years	'4 years	'
One Year Vesting Period [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of stock shares granted	1,800	'
Vesting period, in years	'1 year	'

Retirement_And_Other_Benefit_P2

Retirement And Other Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	$2,587	$2,891
Interest cost	3,556	3,331
Expected return on assets	-6,184	-6,179
Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain)	35	248
Amortization of: Prior service expense	8	2
Total net periodic benefit cost (income)	2	293
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Interest cost	13	35
Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain)	-85	-20
Total net periodic benefit cost (income)	($72)	$15

Risk_Management_And_Derivative2

Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Contract Net Amount Of All Purchase And Sale Contracts Of A Foreign Currency) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

Forward Contracts [Member]

U.S. Dollars (Purchased By The Company's Canadian Division With Canadian Dollars) [Member]

Chinese Yuan [Member]

Euro [Member]

Japanese Yen [Member]

Other Currencies [Member]

Derivative [Line Items]

Derivative, Maturity Date

1-May-15

1-Jan-15

1-May-14

Net contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency

$53,982

$49,676

$42,316

$22,369

$20,197

$17,869

$14,386

$15,278

$15,460

$14,284

$11,270

$6,080

$1,625

$1,586

$1,500

$1,318

$1,345

$1,407

Risk_Management_And_Derivative3

Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments Designated As Hedging Instruments Included Within The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$446	$1,056	$181
Other Accrued Expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$364	$222	$477

Risk_Management_And_Derivative4

Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments In Cash Flow Hedging Relationships On The Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Net Sales [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	($7)	$9
Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	13	54
Cost Of Goods Sold [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	19	85
Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	53	21
Selling And Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	-456	-158
Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	12	57
Interest Expense [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	-11	1
Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	4-May-13	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	3-May-14	Aug. 03, 2013	3-May-14	3-May-14
	3-May-14	4-May-13	American Sporting Goods Corporation [Member]	American Sporting Goods Corporation [Member]	Performance Shares [Member]	Level 2 [Member]	Famous Footwear [Member]	Specialty Retail [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferral percentage of base salary	50.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage component of compensation allowed as deferral under deferred compensation plan	100.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Requisite service period	'	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held for use	$79,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charge of long-lived assets	300,000	'	'	'	'	'	200,000	100,000
Impairment of assets held for sale	'	4,660,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment of assets held for sale after tax	'	4,700,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment of assets held for sale per diluted share	'	$0.11	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss on sale of assets	'	12,554,000	'	'	'	600,000	'	'
Gain (loss) on sale	'	($12,600,000)	$1,000,000	($12,600,000)	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Cash Equivalents - Money Market Funds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	$24	$41,236	$6,505
Cash Equivalents - Money Market Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	24	41,236	6,505
Cash Equivalents - Money Market Funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	'	'	'
Cash Equivalents - Money Market Funds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	'	'	'
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	2,687	2,191	1,692
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	2,687	2,191	1,692
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	'	'	'
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	'	'	'
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	-2,687	-2,191	-1,692
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	-2,687	-2,191	-1,692
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	'
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non-Employee Directors [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	-1,697	-1,668	-1,170
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non-Employee Directors [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	-1,697	-1,668	-1,170
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non-Employee Directors [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non-Employee Directors [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	'
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	-8,182	-7,769	-5,064
Restricted Stock Units [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	-8,182	-7,769	-5,064
Restricted Stock Units [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	'
Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	-507	-2,300	-744
Performance Shares [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	-507	-2,300	-744
Performance Shares [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Net [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	82	834	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	-296
Derivative Financial Instruments, Net [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	'	'	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Net [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	82	834	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	-296
Derivative Financial Instruments, Net [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset, Fair Value	'	'	'
Liability, Fair Value	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu1

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'	'	'
Long-term debt â€“ Senior Notes, Carrying Amount	$199,057	$199,010	$198,870
Long-term debt â€“ Senior Notes, Fair Value	$210,750	$210,500	$209,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Consolidated effective tax rate	34.10%	51.90%
Impairment charge	'	$4,660

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014
	3-May-14	4-May-13	store
B&H Footwear [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Transferred operation to CBI, number of retail stores	'	'	25
Sales to related parties	$2	$1	'
Hongguo International Holdings Limited [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Joint venture, ownership percentage	49.00%	'	'
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Joint venture, ownership percentage	51.00%	'	'

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14
Redfield Site [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Liability for on-site remediation, discounted rate	4.80%
On-site remediation liability, undiscounted basis	$15.70
Expected on-site remediation liability, year one	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year two	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year three	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year four	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year five	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, thereafter	14.7
Cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation	26.2
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities	9.6
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for on-site remediation	4.9
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for off-site remediation	4.7
Redfield Site Other Accrued Expense [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other accrued expenses	1
Redfield Site Other Liabilities [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other liabilities	8.6
New York Tannery And Two Associated Landfills [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Liability for on-site remediation, discounted rate	6.40%
Expected on-site remediation liability, year one	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year two	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year three	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year four	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year five	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, thereafter	1
Number of associated landfills for which remediation efforts are completed	2
Accrued liability to complete the cleanup, maintenance and monitoring at all sites	1.4
Accrued liability on an undiscounted basis	2
Other Sites [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Accrued liability to complete the cleanup, maintenance and monitoring at all sites	11
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other liabilities	9.9
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other accrued expenses	$1.10

Financial_Information_For_The_2

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]	'
Guarantors, ownership percentage by parent	100.00%

Financial_Information_For_The_3

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$36,668	$82,546	$44,669	$68,223
Receivables, net	105,746	129,217	96,734	'
Inventories, net	512,811	547,531	485,923	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	37,913	33,136	43,167	'
Current assets â€“ held for sale	'	'	12,496	'
Current assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	119	39,159	'
Total current assets	693,138	792,549	722,148	'
Other assets	136,256	139,621	115,591	'
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	137,750	73,673	80,996	'
Noncurrent assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	38,673	'
Property and equipment, net	141,818	143,560	137,299	'
Total assets	1,108,962	1,149,403	1,094,707	'
Liabilities and Equity	'	'	'	'
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	'	7,000	66,000	'
Trade accounts payable	195,703	226,602	188,948	'
Other accrued expenses	141,718	152,545	118,632	'
Current liabilities â€“ held for sale	'	'	5,306	'
Current liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	708	16,183	'
Total current liabilities	337,421	386,855	395,069	'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	199,057	199,010	198,870	'
Other liabilities	79,713	86,176	81,066	'
Noncurrent liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	6,768	'
Total other liabilities	278,770	285,186	286,704	'
Equity	'	'	'	'
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders' equity	492,073	476,699	412,190	'
Noncontrolling interests	698	663	744	'
Total equity	492,771	477,362	412,934	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,108,962	1,149,403	1,094,707	'
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Receivables, net	83,713	84,428	67,017	'
Inventories, net	93,159	119,131	79,768	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34,476	38,069	41,977	'
Current assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	119	2,542	'
Intercompany receivable - current	981	602	786	'
Total current assets	212,329	242,349	192,090	'
Other assets	120,941	123,066	98,431	'
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	119,666	55,225	36,203	'
Property and equipment, net	27,303	27,201	26,484	'
Investment in subsidiaries	879,965	865,700	759,545	'
Intercompany receivable - noncurrent	450,481	457,507	343,110	'
Total assets	1,810,685	1,771,048	1,455,863	'
Liabilities and Equity	'	'	'	'
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	'	7,000	66,000	'
Trade accounts payable	48,509	72,349	31,065	'
Other accrued expenses	69,665	81,902	55,497	'
Current liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	708	11,343	'
Intercompany payable â€“ current	2,367	4,689	5,231	'
Total current liabilities	120,541	166,648	169,136	'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	199,057	199,010	198,870	'
Other liabilities	33,499	38,657	26,685	'
Noncurrent liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	-1,105	'
Intercompany payable â€“ noncurrent	965,515	890,034	650,087	'
Total other liabilities	1,198,071	1,127,701	874,537	'
Equity	'	'	'	'
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders' equity	492,073	476,699	412,190	'
Total equity	492,073	476,699	412,190	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,810,685	1,771,048	1,455,863	'
Guarantors [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	25,528	30,002	29,202	32,060
Receivables, net	1,412	2,349	6,079	'
Inventories, net	414,424	421,101	400,139	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	507	16,024	1,251	'
Current assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	36,605	'
Intercompany receivable - current	368	191	246	'
Total current assets	442,239	469,667	473,522	'
Other assets	14,678	15,864	16,562	'
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	18,084	18,448	19,538	'
Noncurrent assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	1,321	'
Property and equipment, net	112,630	114,359	108,416	'
Investment in subsidiaries	169,843	165,970	-28,096	'
Intercompany receivable - noncurrent	500,580	482,180	546,265	'
Total assets	1,258,054	1,266,488	1,137,528	'
Liabilities and Equity	'	'	'	'
Trade accounts payable	123,656	116,604	129,630	'
Other accrued expenses	64,082	87,045	59,651	'
Current liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	4,796	'
Intercompany payable â€“ current	59	766	37	'
Total current liabilities	187,797	204,415	194,114	'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'
Other liabilities	44,745	46,055	50,003	'
Noncurrent liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	-2,535	'
Intercompany payable â€“ noncurrent	145,547	150,318	136,401	'
Total other liabilities	190,292	196,373	183,869	'
Equity	'	'	'	'
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders' equity	879,965	865,700	759,545	'
Total equity	879,965	865,700	759,545	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,258,054	1,266,488	1,137,528	'
Non-Guarantors [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	11,140	52,544	15,467	36,163
Receivables, net	20,621	42,440	23,638	'
Inventories, net	5,228	7,299	6,016	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,930	3,984	-61	'
Current assets â€“ held for sale	'	'	12,496	'
Current assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	12	'
Intercompany receivable - current	10,655	8,860	19,236	'
Total current assets	50,574	115,127	76,804	'
Other assets	637	691	598	'
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	'	'	25,255	'
Noncurrent assets â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	37,352	'
Property and equipment, net	1,885	2,000	2,399	'
Investment in subsidiaries	'	'	-3,597	'
Intercompany receivable - noncurrent	242,150	230,572	180,056	'
Total assets	295,246	348,390	318,867	'
Liabilities and Equity	'	'	'	'
Trade accounts payable	23,538	37,649	28,253	'
Other accrued expenses	7,971	8,539	3,484	'
Current liabilities â€“ held for sale	'	'	5,306	'
Current liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	44	'
Intercompany payable â€“ current	9,578	4,198	15,000	'
Total current liabilities	41,087	50,386	52,087	'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'
Other liabilities	1,469	1,464	4,378	'
Noncurrent liabilities â€“ discontinued operations	'	'	10,408	'
Intercompany payable â€“ noncurrent	82,149	129,907	282,943	'
Total other liabilities	83,618	131,371	297,729	'
Equity	'	'	'	'
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders' equity	169,843	165,970	-31,693	'
Noncontrolling interests	698	663	744	'
Total equity	170,541	166,633	-30,949	'
Total liabilities and equity	295,246	348,390	318,867	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	-24,941	'	'
Intercompany receivable - current	-12,004	-9,653	-20,268	'
Total current assets	-12,004	-34,594	-20,268	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-1,049,808	-1,031,670	-727,852	'
Intercompany receivable - noncurrent	-1,193,211	-1,170,259	-1,069,431	'
Total assets	-2,255,023	-2,236,523	-1,817,551	'
Liabilities and Equity	'	'	'	'
Other accrued expenses	'	-24,941	'	'
Intercompany payable â€“ current	-12,004	-9,653	-20,268	'
Total current liabilities	-12,004	-34,594	-20,268	'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'
Intercompany payable â€“ noncurrent	-1,193,211	-1,170,259	-1,069,431	'
Total other liabilities	-1,193,211	-1,170,259	-1,069,431	'
Equity	'	'	'	'
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. shareholders' equity	-1,049,808	-1,031,670	-727,852	'
Total equity	-1,049,808	-1,031,670	-727,852	'
Total liabilities and equity	($2,255,023)	($2,236,523)	($1,817,551)	'

Financial_Information_For_The_4

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	$591,162	$588,656
Cost of goods sold	348,821	348,640
Gross profit	242,341	240,016
Selling and administrative expenses	213,615	213,879
Restructuring and other special charges, net	'	519
Impairment of assets held for sale	'	4,660
Operating earnings	28,726	20,958
Interest expense	-5,306	-5,721
Interest income	76	68
Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	23,496	15,305
Income tax benefit (provision)	-8,020	-7,946
Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations	15,476	7,359
Loss (earnings) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	-5,637
Disposition/impairment of discontinued operations, net of tax	'	-12,554
Net loss from discontinued operations	'	-18,191
Net earnings (loss)	15,476	-10,832
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	47	-70
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	15,429	-10,762
Comprehensive (loss) income	15,953	-11,491
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	35	-28
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	15,918	-11,463
Parent [Member]	'	'
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	179,160	158,781
Cost of goods sold	127,466	116,330
Gross profit	51,694	42,451
Selling and administrative expenses	49,197	50,000
Restructuring and other special charges, net	'	519
Operating earnings	2,497	-8,068
Interest expense	-5,305	-5,630
Interest income	1	3
Intercompany interest income (expense)	3,974	3,454
Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	1,167	-10,241
Income tax benefit (provision)	464	3,382
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	13,798	'
Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax	'	14,288
Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations	15,429	7,429
Loss (earnings) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	-6,948
Equity in loss from discontinuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax	'	-11,243
Net loss from discontinued operations	'	-18,191
Net earnings (loss)	'	-10,762
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	15,429	-10,762
Comprehensive (loss) income	15,918	-11,463
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	15,918	-11,463
Guarantors [Member]	'	'
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	401,580	418,538
Cost of goods sold	218,366	229,956
Gross profit	183,214	188,582
Selling and administrative expenses	159,967	159,852
Operating earnings	23,247	28,730
Interest expense	-1	-91
Interest income	59	64
Intercompany interest income (expense)	-4,079	-3,579
Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	19,226	25,124
Income tax benefit (provision)	-7,954	-10,566
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	2,526	'
Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax	'	-270
Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations	13,798	14,288
Loss (earnings) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	1,591
Equity in loss from discontinuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax	'	-12,834
Net loss from discontinued operations	'	-11,243
Net earnings (loss)	'	3,045
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	13,798	3,045
Comprehensive (loss) income	14,355	2,445
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	14,355	2,445
Non-Guarantors [Member]	'	'
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	36,624	42,604
Cost of goods sold	29,191	33,621
Gross profit	7,433	8,983
Selling and administrative expenses	4,451	4,027
Impairment of assets held for sale	'	4,660
Operating earnings	2,982	296
Interest income	16	1
Intercompany interest income (expense)	105	125
Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	3,103	422
Income tax benefit (provision)	-530	-762
Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax	'	225
Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations	2,573	-115
Loss (earnings) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	-280
Disposition/impairment of discontinued operations, net of tax	'	-12,554
Net loss from discontinued operations	'	-12,834
Net earnings (loss)	'	-12,949
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	47	-70
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	2,526	-12,879
Comprehensive (loss) income	2,520	-12,920
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	35	-28
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	2,485	-12,892
Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	-26,202	-31,267
Cost of goods sold	-26,202	-31,267
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	-16,324	'
Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax	'	-14,243
Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations	-16,324	-14,243
Equity in loss from discontinuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax	'	24,077
Net loss from discontinued operations	'	24,077
Net earnings (loss)	'	9,834
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	-16,324	9,834
Comprehensive (loss) income	-16,840	10,447
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Brown Shoe Company, Inc.	($16,840)	$10,447

Financial_Information_For_The_5

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$36,383	$25,961
Purchases of property and equipment	-7,381	-7,367
Capitalized software	-1,245	-1,040
Acquisition of trademarks	-65,065	'
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries	'	1,500
Net cash used for investing activities	-73,691	-6,907
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	251,000	383,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	-258,000	-422,000
Dividends paid	-3,053	-3,027
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	-803	-2,070
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	1,769	1,962
Net cash used for financing activities	-9,087	-42,135
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	517	-473
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-45,878	-23,554
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	82,546	68,223
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	36,668	44,669
Parent [Member]	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	-3,343	-27,728
Purchases of property and equipment	-1,866	-778
Capitalized software	-1,171	-1,040
Acquisition of trademarks	-65,065	'
Intercompany investing	-533	'
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries	'	1,500
Net cash used for investing activities	-68,635	-318
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	251,000	383,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	-258,000	-422,000
Dividends paid	-3,053	-3,027
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	-803	-2,070
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	1,769	1,962
Intercompany financing	81,065	70,181
Net cash used for financing activities	71,978	28,046
Guarantors [Member]	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	25,854	44,941
Purchases of property and equipment	-5,411	-6,406
Capitalized software	-43	'
Intercompany investing	533	'
Net cash used for investing activities	-4,921	-6,406
Intercompany financing	-25,924	-40,920
Net cash used for financing activities	-25,924	-40,920
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	517	-473
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-4,474	-2,858
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	30,002	32,060
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	25,528	29,202
Non-Guarantors [Member]	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	13,872	8,748
Purchases of property and equipment	-104	-183
Capitalized software	-31	'
Net cash used for investing activities	-135	-183
Intercompany financing	-55,141	-29,261
Net cash used for financing activities	-55,141	-29,261
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-41,404	-20,696
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	52,544	36,163
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$11,140	$15,467