| Cover | Aug. 21, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 21, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 1-10299 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Foot Locker, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000850209 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3513936 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 330 West 34th Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10001 |
| City Area Code | (212) |
| Local Phone Number | 720-3700 |
| 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 | FL |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
