| Document And Entity Information | Aug. 26, 2019 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Caleres Inc |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 26, 2019 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity File Number | 1-2191 |
| 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 |
| Trading Symbol | CAL |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000014707 |
