| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 16, 2021 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 16, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 1-2191 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CALERES, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 43-0197190 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8300 Maryland Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | St. Louis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 63105 |
| City Area Code | 314 |
| Local Phone Number | 854-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock - par value of $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CAL |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000014707 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
