Steven Madden (SHOO) 10-Q 9 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	May 08, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		59,451,007
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	913,241
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 94,261	$ 126,115		$ 70,905	$ 72,414
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,721, $1,622 and $2,144	47,052	56,790		28,903
Factor accounts receivable, net of allowances of $18,366, $20,209 and $18,143	185,414	144,168		188,233
Inventories	96,973	119,824		80,356
Marketable securities – available for sale	45,682	39,495		34,419
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22,623	26,351		27,199
Prepaid taxes	10,472	15,928		14,548
Deferred taxes	1,813	1,813		594
Total current assets	502,477	528,671		444,563
Note receivable – related party	2,555	2,644		2,903
Property and equipment, net	74,747	72,381		72,727
Deposits and other	4,753	4,710		4,748
Marketable securities – available for sale	53,298	70,559		87,575
Goodwill – net	152,449	135,711		138,096
Intangibles – net	151,878	144,386		150,546
Total Assets	943,970	960,875		901,752
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	70,896	80,584		86,831
Accrued expenses	63,496	86,635		47,409
Contingent payment liability – current portion	8,780	7,948		16,351
Accrued incentive compensation	2,224	7,960		1,774
Total current liabilities	145,396	183,127		152,365
Contingent payment liability	23,050	0		4,941
Deferred rent	14,739	14,578		12,217
Deferred taxes	19,513	19,466		26,173
Other liabilities	2,450	2,632		2,390
Total Liabilities	205,148	219,803		198,086
Commitments, contingencies and other
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock – $.0001 par value, 135,000 shares authorized, 86,655, 86,417 and 85,945 shares issued, 59,736, 60,410 and 61,983 shares outstanding	6	6		6
Additional paid-in capital	360,431	353,443		337,850
Retained earnings	1,037,911	1,017,753		916,801
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(29,416)	(31,751)		(24,725)
Treasury stock – 26,919, 26,007 and 23,962 shares at cost	(631,745)	(598,584)		(526,613)
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity	737,187	740,867		703,319
Noncontrolling interest	1,635	205		347
Total stockholders’ equity	738,822	741,072		703,666
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$ 943,970	960,875		901,752
Preferred Stock [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock – $.0001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; none issued; Series A Junior Participating preferred stock – $.0001 par value, 60 shares authorized; none issued		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Allowances for Accounts Receivable (in dollars)	$ 2,721	$ 1,622	$ 2,144
Allowances for Due from Factors (in dollars)	$ 18,366	$ 20,209	$ 18,143
Preferred stock-issued	0	0	0
Common stock par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	135,000,000	135,000,000	135,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	86,655,000	86,417,000	85,945,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	59,736,000	60,410,000	61,983,000
Treasury stock-shares at cost	26,919,000	26,007,000	23,962,000
Preferred Class A [Member]
Preferred stock-par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Preferred stock- shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Class B [Member]
Preferred stock-par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Preferred stock- shares authorized	60,000	60,000	60,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 366,387	$ 329,357
Cost of sales	233,669	213,155
Gross profit	132,718	116,202
Commission and licensing fee income – net	3,927	2,171
Operating expenses	(105,865)	(88,493)
Income from operations	30,780	29,880
Interest and other income (expense) – net	684	(176)
Income before provision for income taxes	31,464	29,704
Provision for income taxes	10,942	5,808
Net income	20,522	23,896
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	364	237
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 20,158	$ 23,659
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.41
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.39
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	55,828	57,709
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock	2,375	2,544
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	58,203	60,253

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 20,522	$ 23,896
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Pre-tax	2,411	5,153
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Tax	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, After-tax	2,411	5,153
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives, Pre-tax	(307)	663
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives, Tax	66	(242)
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives, After-tax	(241)	421
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, Pre-tax	260	1,754
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, Tax	(95)	(640)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, After-tax	165	1,114
Total other comprehensive (loss), Pre-tax	2,364	7,570
Total other comprehensive (loss), Tax	(29)	(882)
Total other comprehensive (loss), After-tax	2,335	6,688
Comprehensive income	22,857	30,584
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	364	237
Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 22,493	$ 30,347

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 20,522	$ 23,896
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	5,221	5,201
Depreciation and amortization	930	0
Impairment charges	(962)	(3,202)
Deferred taxes	(14)	(16)
Accrued interest on note receivable - related party	5,176	4,927
Deferred rent expense	161	204
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)	20
Realized (gain) loss on sale of marketable securities		779
Changes in fair value on contingent liability	832	0
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	7,500
Changes, net of acquisitions, in:
Accounts receivable	13,549	14,270
Factor accounts receivable	(41,246)	(33,022)
Notes receivable - related party	35,549	21,724
Repayment of Notes Receivable from Related Parties	103	103
Inventories	12,907	1,501
Prepaid expenses, prepaid taxes, deposits and other	(45,777)	(17,655)
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities	(5,736)	(4,367)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities	(182)	902
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,513	15,245
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(3,293)	(4,384)
Purchases of marketable securities	(5,301)	(3,497)
Repayment of notes receivable	16,593	4,534
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(17,396)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(9,397)	(3,347)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	(33,161)	(14,034)
Tax benefit from the exercise of options	1,812	3,678
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	0	(3,483)
Net cash used in financing activities	(31,349)	(13,839)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	379	432
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(31,854)	(1,509)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	126,115	72,414
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$ 94,261	$ 70,905

Basis of Reporting

Basis of Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Reporting	Basis of Reporting The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Steven Madden, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain adjustments were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2017 presentation. The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in the Annual Report of Steven Madden, Ltd. on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2017.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Use of Estimates [Abstract]
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant areas involving management estimates include allowances for bad debts, returns and customer chargebacks, inventory valuation, valuation of intangible assets, litigation reserves and contingent payment liabilities. The Company provides reserves on trade accounts receivables and factor receivables for future customer chargebacks and markdown allowances, discounts, returns and other miscellaneous compliance-related deductions that relate to the current period sales. The Company evaluates anticipated chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators of its major customers. These performance indicators, which include retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels, are analyzed by management to estimate the amount of the anticipated customer allowance.

Factor Receivable

Factor Receivable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Due To and From Factor [Abstract]
Due To And From Factor	Factor Receivable The Company has a collection agency agreement with Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (“Rosenthal”). The agreement can be terminated by the Company or Rosenthal at any time upon 60 days prior written notice. Under the agreement, the Company can request advances from Rosenthal of up to 85% of aggregate receivables submitted to Rosenthal. The agreement provides the Company with a $30,000 credit facility with a $15,000 sub-limit for letters of credit at an interest rate based, at the Company’s election, upon a calculation that utilizes either the prime rate minus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 2.5% . As of March 31, 2017 and 2016 , no borrowings were outstanding and there were no open letters of credit. The Company also pays Rosenthal a fee based on a percentage of the gross invoice amount submitted to Rosenthal. With respect to receivables related to our private label business, the fee is 0.14% of the gross invoice amount. With respect to all other receivables, the fee is 0.20% of the gross invoice amount. Rosenthal assumes the credit risk on a substantial portion of the receivables that the Company submits to it and, to the extent of any loans made to the Company, Rosenthal maintains a lien on the Company’s receivables to secure the Company’s obligations.

Marketable Securities

Marketable Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities	Marketable Securities Marketable securities consist primarily of certificates of deposit and corporate bonds with maturities greater than three months and up to four years at the time of purchase as well as marketable equity securities. These securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, reported in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These securities are classified as current and non-current marketable securities based upon their maturities. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. The amortization of bond premiums totaled $308 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. The values of these securities may fluctuate as a result of changes in equity values, market interest rates and credit risk. The schedule of maturities at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: Note D – Marketable Securities (continued) Maturities as of Maturities as of 1 Year or Less 1 to 4 Years 1 Year or Less 1 to 4 Years Corporate bonds $ 17,438 $ 53,298 $ 11,527 $ 70,559 Certificates of deposit 28,244 — 27,968 — Total $ 45,682 $ 53,298 $ 39,495 $ 70,559 For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , gains of $26 and losses of $6 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in interest and other income compared to losses of $779 for the comparable period in 2016 . For the three month period ended March 31, 2017 , current marketable securities included unrealized gains of $2 and unrealized losses of $208 and long-term marketable securities included unrealized gains of $109 and unrealized losses of $45 . For the comparable period in 2016, current marketable securities included unrealized losses of $443 while long-term marketable securities included unrealized gains of $296 and unrealized losses of $350 .

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement The accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820-10”) requires the Company to make disclosures about the fair value of certain of its assets and liabilities. ASC 820-10 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. ASC 820-10 utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. A brief description of those three levels is as follows: • Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. • Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs. The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: March 31, 2017 Fair Value Measurements Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Cash equivalents $ 3,311 $ 3,311 $ — $ — Current marketable securities – available for sale 45,682 45,682 — — Long-term marketable securities – available for sale 53,298 53,298 — — Forward contracts 12 — 12 — Total assets $ 102,303 $ 102,291 $ 12 $ — Liabilities: Contingent consideration $ 31,830 $ — $ — $ 31,830 Total liabilities $ 31,830 $ — $ — $ 31,830 Note E – Fair Value Measurement (continued) December 31, 2016 Fair Value Measurements Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Cash equivalents $ 3,309 $ 3,309 $ — $ — Current marketable securities – available for sale 39,495 39,495 — — Long-term marketable securities – available for sale 70,559 70,559 — — Forward contracts 191 — 191 — Total assets $ 113,554 $ 113,363 $ 191 $ — Liabilities: Contingent consideration $ 7,948 $ — $ — $ 7,948 Total liabilities $ 7,948 $ — $ — $ 7,948 Our level 3 balances consist of contingent consideration related to various acquisitions. The changes in our level 3 assets and liabilities for the periods ended March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: Balance at January 1, Payments Acquisitions Change in estimate Balance at March 31, 2017 Liabilities: Contingent consideration $ 7,948 — 23,050 832 $ 31,830 Balance at January 1, Payments Acquisitions Change in estimate Balance at December 31, 2016 Liabilities: Contingent consideration $ 24,775 (16,402 ) — (425 ) $ 7,948 Forward contracts are entered into to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows (see Note M). Fair value of these instruments is based on observable market transactions of spot and forward rates. The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the January 30, 2017 acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of Schwartz & Benjamin, Inc., B.D.S., Inc., Quinby Ridge Enterprises LLC and DANIELBARBARA Enterprises LLC (together, "Schwartz & Benjamin"). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the sellers of Schwartz & Benjamin, earn-out payments, if achieved, are due annually to the sellers of Schwartz & Benjamin based on the financial performance of Schwartz & Benjamin for each of the twelve-month periods ending on January 31, 2018 through 2023, inclusive. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of the payments based on management’s projections of the financial results of Schwartz & Benjamin during the earn-out period. Note E – Fair Value Measurement (continued) The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the December 30, 2014 acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of Trendy Imports S.A. de C.V., Comercial Diecisiette S.A. de C.V. and Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V. (together, "SM Mexico"). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the seller of SM Mexico, earn-out payments, if achieved, are due annually to the seller of SM Mexico based on the financial performance of SM Mexico for each of the twelve-month periods ending on December 31, 2015 and 2016, inclusive. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of payments based on management’s projections of the financial results of SM Mexico during the earn-out period. The current portion of the earn-out due, based on the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2016, approximates the recorded value. An earn-out payment of $3,482 for the period ended December 31, 2015 was paid to the seller of SM Mexico in the first quarter of 2016. The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the August 13, 2014 acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc. ("Dolce Vita"). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the seller of Dolce Vita, earn-out payments are due annually to the seller of Dolce Vita based on the financial performance of Dolce Vita for each of the twelve-month periods ending on September 30, 2015 and 2016, inclusive, provided that the aggregate minimum earn-out payment shall be no less than $5,000 . The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management’s projections of the financial results of Dolce Vita during the earn-out period. The first earn-out payment of $1,019 for the period ended September 30, 2015 was paid to the seller of Dolce Vita in the fourth quarter of 2015. A final earn-out payment of $8,355 for the period ended September 30, 2016 was paid to the seller of Dolce Vita in the fourth quarter of 2016. The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the February 21, 2012 acquisition of SM Canada. Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the seller of SM Canada, earn-out payments, if achieved, are due annually to the seller of SM Canada based on the financial performance of SM Canada for each of the 12-month periods ending on March 31, 2013 through 2017, inclusive. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of payments based on management’s projections of the financial results of SM Canada during the earn-out period. An earn-out payment of $2,798 for the period ended March 31, 2016 was paid to the seller of SM Canada in the second quarter of 2016. The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the May 25, 2011 acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Cejon, Inc. and Cejon Accessories, Inc. and all of the outstanding membership interests in New East Designs, LLC (collectively, "Cejon"). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the sellers of Cejon, earn-out payments, if achieved, are made annually to the sellers of Cejon, based on the financial performance of Cejon for each of the twelve-month periods ending on June 30, 2012 through 2016, inclusive. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of payments based on management’s projections of the financial results of Cejon during the earn-out period. A final earn-out payment of $1,767 for the period ended June 30, 2016 was paid to the seller of Cejon, Inc. in the third quarter of 2016. The carrying value of certain financial instruments such as accounts receivable, factor accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their fair values due to the short-term nature of their underlying terms. The fair values of investment in marketable securities available for sale are determined by reference to publicly quoted prices in an active market. Fair value of the notes receivable held by the Company approximates their carrying value based upon their imputed or actual interest rate, which approximates applicable current market interest rates.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when (i) products are shipped pursuant to its standard terms, which are freight on board Company warehouse, or when products are delivered to the consolidators, or any other destination, as per the terms of the customers’ purchase order, (ii) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (iii) the price is fixed and determinable and (iv) collection is reasonably assured. Sales reductions on wholesale sales for anticipated discounts, allowances and other deductions are recognized during the period when sales are recorded. With the exception of our cold weather accessories and Blondo businesses, normally we do not accept returns from our wholesale customers unless there are product quality issues, which Note F – Revenue Recognition (continued) we charge back to the vendors at cost. Sales of cold weather accessories and Blondo products to wholesale customers are recorded net of returns, which are estimated based on historical experience. Such amounts have historically not been material. Retail sales are recognized when the payment is received from customers and are recorded net of returns. The Company generates commission income acting as a buying agent by arranging to manufacture private label shoes to the specifications of its customers. The Company’s commission revenue also includes fees charged for its design, product and development services provided to certain suppliers in connection with the Company’s private label business. Commission revenue and product and development fees are recognized as earned when title to the product transfers from the manufacturer to the customer and collections are reasonably assured and are reported on a net basis after deducting related operating expenses. The Company licenses its Steve Madden®, Steven by Steve Madden® and Madden Girl® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of outerwear, hosiery, activewear, sleepwear, jewelry, watches, hair accessories, umbrellas, bedding, luggage, and men’s leather accessories. The Company also licenses the Stevies® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of outerwear exclusively to Target. In addition, the Company licenses the Betsey Johnson® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of women's and children's apparel, hosiery, swimwear, outerwear, sleepwear, activewear, jewelry, watches, bedding, luggage, stationery, umbrellas, and household goods. The Company licenses the Dolce Vita® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of women's and children’s apparel. The license agreements require the licensee to pay the Company a royalty and, in substantially all of the agreements, an advertising fee, both of which are based on the higher of a minimum or a net sales percentage as defined in the various agreements. In addition, under the terms of retail selling agreements, most of the Company’s international distributors are required to pay the Company a royalty based on a percentage of net sales, in addition to a commission and a design fee on the purchases of the Company’s products. Licensing revenue is recognized on the basis of net sales reported by the licensees, or the minimum guaranteed royalties, if higher. In substantially all of the Company’s license agreements, the minimum guaranteed royalty is earned and receivable on a quarterly basis.

Sales Deductions

Sales Deductions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Sales Deductions [Abstract]
Sales Deductions	Sales Deductions The Company supports retailers’ initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s products on the retail floor by subsidizing the co-op advertising programs of such retailers, providing them with inventory markdown allowances and participating in various other marketing initiatives of its major customers. In addition, the Company accepts returns for damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements as deductions from gross sales to arrive at net sales.

Share Repurchase Program

Share Repurchase Program	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program [Text Block]	Share Repurchase Program The Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”), effective as of January 1, 2004. The Share Repurchase Program does not have a fixed expiration or termination date and may be modified or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. On several occasions the Board of Directors has increased the amount authorized for repurchase. The Share Repurchase Program permits the Company to effect repurchases from time to time through a combination of open market repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions at such prices and times as are determined to be in the best interest of the Company. On February 22, 2016, the Board of Directors approved the extension of the Share Repurchase Program for an additional $136,000 in repurchases of the Company's common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , an aggregate of 867,095 shares of the Company's common stock were repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program, at an average price per share of $36.32 , for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $31,492 . As of March 31, 2017 , approximately $85,882 remained available for future repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program. The Steven Madden, Ltd. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan provides the Company with the right to deduct or withhold, or require employees to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy any applicable tax withholding obligations applicable to stock-based compensation awards. To the extent permitted, employees may elect to satisfy all or part of such withholding obligations by tendering to the Company previously owned shares or by having the Company withhold shares having a fair market value equal to the minimum statutory tax withholding rate that could be imposed on the transaction. During the three months ended March Note H – Share Repurchase Program (continued) 31, 2017, an aggregate of 44,955 shares were withheld in connection with the settlement of vested restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements, at an average price per share of $37.14 , for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1,670 .

Net Income Per Share of Common

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock	Net Income Per Share of Common Stock Basic net income per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, which does not include unvested restricted common stock subject to forfeiture of 4,224,000 shares for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , compared to 4,113,000 shares for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Diluted net income per share reflects: (a) the potential dilution assuming shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of outstanding in-the-money options and the proceeds thereof were used to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at the average market price during the period, and (b) the vesting of granted non-vested restricted stock awards for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost not yet recognized attributable to future services using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive. During the third quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which provides updated guidance relating to the treasury stock calculation of diluted shares. (See Note P for further details.) For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , options to purchase approximately 304,000 shares of common stock have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share as compared to 363,000 shares that were excluded for the three months ended March 31, 2016 , as the result would have been antidilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , all unvested restricted stock awards were dilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	-Based Compensation In March 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved the Steven Madden, Ltd. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), under which nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, restricted stock, other stock-based awards, and performance-based cash awards may be granted to employees, consultants and non-employee directors. The following table summarizes the number of shares of common stock authorized for use under the Plan, the number of stock-based awards granted (net of expired or cancelled awards) under the Plan and the number of shares of common stock available for the grant of stock-based awards under the Plan: Common stock authorized 23,466,000 Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled (21,528,000 ) Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of March 31, 2017 1,938,000 Total equity-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Restricted stock $ 4,214 $ 4,143 Stock options 962 784 Total $ 5,176 $ 4,927 Equity-based compensation is included in operating expenses on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Note J – Equity-Based Compensation (continued) Stock Options Cash proceeds and intrinsic values related to total stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Proceeds from stock options exercised $ 1,812 $ 3,678 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 1,011 $ 11,030 During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , options to purchase approximately 231,837 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $32.65 vested. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , options to purchase approximately 214,328 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $31.63 vested. As of March 31, 2017 , there were unvested options relating to 1,264,540 shares of common stock outstanding with a total of $10,371 of unrecognized compensation cost and an average vesting period of 3.83 years. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted, which requires several assumptions. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on the historical experience of similar awards. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The Company historically has not paid regular cash dividends and thus the expected dividend rate is assumed to be zero. The following weighted average assumptions were used for stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 : 2017 2016 Volatility 23.2% to 26.4% 22.2% to 26.2% Risk free interest rate 1.48% to 1.99% 1.20% to 1.73% Expected life in years 3.4 to 5.0 3.8 to 5.0 Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% Weighted average fair value $8.97 $7.26 Activity relating to stock options granted under the Company’s plans and outside the plans during the three months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows: Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 1,499,000 $ 29.72 Granted 899,000 37.06 Exercised (74,000 ) 24.29 Forfeited (1,000 ) 36.59 Outstanding at March 31, 2017 2,323,000 $ 32.73 4.6 years $ 13,513 Exercisable at March 31, 2017 1,058,000 $ 28.44 2.6 years $ 10,702 Note J – Equity-Based Compensation (continued) Restricted Stock The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 : 2017 2016 Number of Shares Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date Number of Shares Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date Non-vested at January 1, 4,191,000 $ 25.93 4,055,000 $ 25.32 Granted 166,000 36.61 273,000 34.06 Vested (125,000 ) 33.15 (126,000 ) 29.51 Forfeited (3,000 ) 34.77 — — Non-vested at March 31, 4,229,000 $ 26.13 4,202,000 $ 25.81 As of March 31, 2017 , the Company had $72,689 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards granted under the Plan. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 6.00 years. The Company determines the fair value of its restricted stock awards based on the market price of its common stock on the date of grant. On January 3, 2012, the Company and its Creative and Design Chief, Steven Madden, entered into an amendment of Mr. Madden’s existing employment agreement, pursuant to which, on February 8, 2012, Mr. Madden was granted 1,463,057 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock at the then market price of $27.34 , which will vest in equal annual installments over a seven-year period commencing on December 31, 2017 and, thereafter, on each December 31 through December 31, 2023, subject to Mr. Madden’s continued employment on each such vesting date. On June 30, 2012, Mr. Madden exercised his right under his employment agreement to receive an additional restricted stock award, and, on July 3, 2012, he was granted 1,893,342 restricted shares of the Company's common stock at the then market price of $21.13 , which will vest in the same manner as the aforementioned grant. On August 8, 2016, pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Madden was granted an option to purchase 150,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $34.42 per share, which option is exercisable in equal quarterly installments commencing on November 8, 2016.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acqusitions	Acquisitions Schwartz & Benjamin In January 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Schwartz & Benjamin, Inc., B.D.S., Inc., Quinby Ridge Enterprises LLC and DANIELBARBARA Enterprises LLC (together, "Schwartz & Benjamin"). Founded in 1923, Schwartz & Benjamin specializes in the design, sourcing and sale of licensed and private label footwear and distributes its fashion footwear to wholesale customers, including department stores and specialty boutiques, as well as the retail stores of its brand partners. The total purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $40,446 , which is subject to a working capital adjustment. The total purchase price includes a cash payment at closing of $17,396 , plus potential earn-out payments based on the achievement of certain earnings targets for each of the twelve month periods ending on January 31, 2018 through 2023, inclusive. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of the payments based on management's projections of the financial results of Schwartz & Benjamin during the earn-out period. At March 31, 2017, the Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $23,050 . The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by GAAP. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Schwartz & Benjamin were recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill. The fair values assigned to Note K – Acquisitions (continued) tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, which are subject to change. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated as follows: Inventory $ 12,698 Accounts receivable 11,311 Trademarks 4,000 Customer relations 3,900 Fixed assets 3,281 Prepaids and other assets 2,694 Accounts payable (8,281 ) Accrued expenses (4,669 ) Total fair value excluding goodwill 24,934 Goodwill 15,512 Net assets acquired $ 40,446 The allocation of the purchase price is based on certain preliminary valuations and analyses that have not been completed as of the date of this filing. Any changes in the estimated fair values of the assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities assumed upon the finalization of more detailed analysis, within the measurement period, will change the allocation of the purchase price. Contingent consideration classified as a liability will be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, until the contingency is resolved, with changes recognized in earnings. The goodwill related to this transaction is expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years. Madlove, LLC In June 2016, the Company paid $3,759 to acquire the remaining minority interest in Madlove, LLC ("Mad Love") thereby making Mad Love a wholly-owned subsidiary. Mad Love was formed as a joint venture in April 2011, in which the Company was the majority interest holder, had financial control and consolidated the financial statements of the joint venture. Mad Love designs and markets women’s footwear under the Mad Love label. The Company has accounted for the acquisition of the minority interest as an equity transaction. SM Europe In April 2016, the Company formed a joint venture ("SM Europe") with SPM Shoetrade Holding B.V. through its subsidiary, Steve Madden Europe B.V. The Company is the majority interest holder in SM Europe and controls the joint venture. SM Europe is the exclusive distributor of the Company's products in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Tunisia. As the Company controls the joint venture and is the majority interest holder in SM Europe, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of SM Europe are included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The other member's interest is reflected in “Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and “Noncontrolling interests” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment as of March 31, 2017 : Wholesale Net Carrying Amount Footwear Accessories Retail Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 72,261 $ 49,324 $ 14,126 $ 135,711 Acquisitions 15,512 — — 15,512 Purchase accounting adjustment — — — — Translation and other 697 — 529 1,226 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 88,470 $ 49,324 $ 14,655 $ 152,449 The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of March 31, 2017 : Estimated Lives Cost Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Impairment (2) Net Carrying Amount Trade names 6–10 years $ 8,590 $ 3,999 $ — $ 4,591 Customer relationships 10 years 45,409 21,707 — 23,702 License agreements 3–6 years 5,600 5,600 — — Non-compete agreement 5 years 2,440 2,336 — 104 Re-acquired right 2 years 4,200 4,200 — — Other 3 years 14 14 — — 66,253 37,856 — 28,397 Re-acquired right indefinite 35,200 9,007 — 26,193 Trademarks indefinite 100,333 — 3,045 97,288 $ 201,786 $ 46,863 $ 3,045 $ 151,878 (1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso in relation to the U.S. dollar. (2) An impairment charge of $3,045 was recorded in the first quarter of 2015 related to the Company's Wild Pair trademark. The impairment was triggered by a loss of future anticipated cash flows from a significant customer. The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangibles as of March 31, 2017 is as follows: 2017 (remaining nine months) $ 3,329 2018 4,379 2019 4,306 2020 3,500 2021 1,852 Thereafter 11,031 $ 28,397

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Derivative Instruments The Company uses derivative instruments, specifically, forward foreign exchange contracts, to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows. The foreign exchange contracts are used to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on certain forecasted purchases of inventory and are designated as cash flow hedging instruments. As of March 31, 2017 , the fair value of the Company's foreign currency derivatives, which is included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in other assets, is $12 . As of March 31, 2017 , $51 of losses related to cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes and are expected to be recognized in earnings at the same time the hedged items affect earnings. As of March 31, 2016 , $106 of gains related to cash flow hedges were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company's hedging activities was considered effective and, thus, no ineffectiveness from hedging activities were recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , losses of $6 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in cost of sales, as compared to losses of $362 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 .

Commitments, Contingencies and

Commitments, Contingencies and Other	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments, Contingencies and Other	Commitments, Contingencies and Other Legal proceedings: Information regarding certain specific legal proceedings in which the Company is involved is contained in Part 1, Item 3, and in Note N to the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Unless otherwise indicated in this report, all proceedings discussed in the earlier reports which are not indicated therein as having been concluded, remain outstanding as of March 31, 2017 . The Company has been named as a defendant in certain other lawsuits in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with legal counsel, the liabilities, if any, resulting from these matters should not have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. It is the policy of management to disclose the amount or range of reasonably possible losses in excess of recorded amounts.

Operating Segment Information

Operating Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating Segment Information	Operating Segment Information The Company operates the following business segments: Wholesale Footwear, Wholesale Accessories, Retail, First Cost and Licensing. The Wholesale Footwear segment, through sales to department stores, mid-tier retailers, mass market merchants, online retailers and specialty stores, derives revenue, both domestically and internationally (via our International business), from sales of branded and private label women’s, men’s, girls’ and children’s footwear. The Wholesale Accessories segment, which includes branded and private label handbags, belts and small leather goods as well as cold weather and selected other fashion accessories, derives revenue, both domestically and worldwide (via our International business), from sales to department stores, mid-tier retailers, mass market merchants, online retailers and specialty stores. Our Wholesale Footwear and Wholesale Accessories segments, through our International business, derive revenue from Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Tunisia and, under special distribution arrangements in various other territories within Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, India, South and Central America and New Zealand. The Retail segment, through the operation of Company-owned retail stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico and South Africa and the Company’s websites, derives revenue from sales of branded women’s, men’s and children’s footwear, accessories and licensed products to consumers. The First Cost segment represents activities of a subsidiary that earns commissions and design fees for serving as a buying agent of footwear products to mass-market merchandisers, mid-tier department stores and other retailers with respect to their purchase of footwear. In the Licensing segment, the Company generates revenue by licensing its Steve Madden®, Steven by Steve Madden® and Madden Girl® trademarks and other trademark rights for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of outerwear, hosiery, activewear, sleepwear, jewelry, watches, hair accessories, umbrellas, bedding, luggage, and men’s leather accessories. The Company licenses its Stevies® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of outerwear exclusively to Target. In addition, this segment licenses the Betsey Johnson® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of women's and children's apparel, hosiery, swimwear, outerwear, sleepwear, activewear, jewelry, watches, bedding, luggage, stationery, umbrellas, and household Note O – Operating Segment Information (continued) goods; and furthermore, licenses the Dolce Vita® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of women's and children’s apparel. As of and for the three months ended, Wholesale Footwear Wholesale Accessories Total Wholesale Retail First Cost Licensing Consolidated March 31, 2017 Net sales to external customers $ 261,364 $ 51,952 $ 313,316 $ 53,071 $ — $ — $ 366,387 Gross profit 85,448 16,113 101,561 31,157 — — 132,718 Commissions and licensing fees – net — — — — 1,533 2,394 3,927 Income (loss) from operations 30,695 2,370 33,065 (6,212 ) 1,533 2,394 30,780 Segment assets $ 764,386 $ 59,019 823,405 109,955 10,610 — 943,970 Capital expenditures $ 1,391 $ 1,902 $ — $ — $ 3,293 March 31, 2016 Net sales to external customers $ 228,920 $ 46,879 $ 275,799 $ 53,558 $ — $ — $ 329,357 Gross profit 70,922 15,205 86,127 30,075 — — 116,202 Commissions and licensing fees – net — — — — 585 1,586 2,171 Income (loss) from operations 28,930 1,914 30,844 (3,135 ) 585 1,586 29,880 Segment assets $ 744,007 $ 49,223 793,230 104,526 3,996 — 901,752 Capital expenditures $ 1,417 $ 2,967 $ — $ — $ 4,384 Revenues by geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Domestic (a) $ 332,592 $ 299,296 International 33,795 30,061 Total $ 366,387 $ 329,357 (a) Includes revenues of $77,840 and $87,922 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to sales to U.S. customers where the title is transferred outside the U.S. and the sale is recorded by our international business.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards [Abstract]	Note P – Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted In July 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-11 ("ASU 2015-11"), "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory", which changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 defines net realizable value as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2015-11 in the first quarter of 2017; the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. Note P - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued) In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 ("ASU 2015-17"), "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." ASU 2015-17 simplifies current guidance and requires companies to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2015-17 in the first quarter of 2017 under the retrospective approach and, as such, the Company reclassified $13,985 and $14,342 of deferred taxes from current to non-current on our balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 ("ASU 2016-09"), "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which changes the accounting for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees. The guidance requires the recognition in the income statement of the income tax effects of vested or settled awards. Further, the guidance requires that the recognition of anticipated tax windfalls/shortfalls be excluded in the calculation of assumed proceeds when applying the treasury stock method. The guidance also allows for the employer to repurchase more of an employee’s shares for tax withholding purposes and not classify the award as a liability that requires valuation on a mark-to-market basis. In addition, the guidance allows for a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than on an estimated basis. The guidance is effective in 2017 with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to adopt the provisions of ASU 2016-09 in the third quarter of 2016. According to the provisions of ASU 2016-09, if an entity adopts the provisions early, all adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. As a result of the adoption of this guidance in 2016, the Company recognized a tax benefit in the Consolidated Statements of Income of $3,697 for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, which represented a $0.06 increase to diluted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. per common share. Lastly, the Company elected to not change its accounting policy to account for forfeitures as they occur and, as a result, the Company will continue to estimate forfeitures. Not Yet Adopted In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 ("ASU 2017-08"), "Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities." ASU 2017-08 will amend the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Under current GAAP, entities generally amortize the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. ASU 2017-08 will shorten the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-04 ("ASU 2017-04"), "Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment." ASU 2017-04 changes the methodology of applying the quantitative approach during interim or annual impairment testing. The guidance is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures. In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 ("ASU 2016-15"), "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments." ASU 2016-15 clarifies how certain cash receipts and payments should be presented in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective in 2018 with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption of this guidance, however, the guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 ("ASU 2016-13"), "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." ASU 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 ("ASU 2016-02"), "Leases," which is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. Under ASU 2016-02, lessees will be required to recognize for all leases, at the commencement date of the lease, a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease measured on a discounted basis, and a right-to-use asset, which is Note P - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued) an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use or control the use of a specified asset for the lease term. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures and, while we have not completed the analysis, we expect it will have a material impact on our financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 ("ASU 2016-01"), "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." ASU 2016-01 generally requires companies to measure investments in equity securities, except those accounted for under the equity method, at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income. The new guidance must be applied using a modified-retrospective approach and is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures. In May 2014, the FASB issued new accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 ("ASU 2014-09"), "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," on revenue recognition. The new standard provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue contracts with customers as well as requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted, but not before the original effective date of the standard. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of the new standard in the first quarter of 2018. The Company has not yet determined which approach will be implemented and is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures; however, at the current time the Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Reporting (Policies)

Basis of Reporting (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy	Basis of Reporting The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Steven Madden, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain adjustments were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2017 presentation. The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in the Annual Report of Steven Madden, Ltd. on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2017.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Significant areas involving management estimates include allowances for bad debts, returns and customer chargebacks, inventory valuation, valuation of intangible assets, litigation reserves and contingent payment liabilities. The Company provides reserves on trade accounts receivables and factor receivables for future customer chargebacks and markdown allowances, discounts, returns and other miscellaneous compliance-related deductions that relate to the current period sales. The Company evaluates anticipated chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators of its major customers. These performance indicators, which include retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels, are analyzed by management to estimate the amount of the anticipated customer allowance.
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Marketable Securities Marketable securities consist primarily of certificates of deposit and corporate bonds with maturities greater than three months and up to four years at the time of purchase as well as marketable equity securities. These securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, reported in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These securities are classified as current and non-current marketable securities based upon their maturities. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. The amortization of bond premiums totaled $308 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. The values of these securities may fluctuate as a result of changes in equity values, market interest rates and credit risk. The schedule of maturities at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: Note D – Marketable Securities (continued) Maturities as of Maturities as of 1 Year or Less 1 to 4 Years 1 Year or Less 1 to 4 Years Corporate bonds $ 17,438 $ 53,298 $ 11,527 $ 70,559 Certificates of deposit 28,244 — 27,968 — Total $ 45,682 $ 53,298 $ 39,495 $ 70,559 For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , gains of $26 and losses of $6 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in interest and other income compared to losses of $779 for the comparable period in 2016 . For the three month period ended March 31, 2017 , current marketable securities included unrealized gains of $2 and unrealized losses of $208 and long-term marketable securities included unrealized gains of $109 and unrealized losses of $45 . For the comparable period in 2016, current marketable securities included unrealized losses of $443 while long-term marketable securities included unrealized gains of $296 and unrealized losses of $350 .
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when (i) products are shipped pursuant to its standard terms, which are freight on board Company warehouse, or when products are delivered to the consolidators, or any other destination, as per the terms of the customers’ purchase order, (ii) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (iii) the price is fixed and determinable and (iv) collection is reasonably assured. Sales reductions on wholesale sales for anticipated discounts, allowances and other deductions are recognized during the period when sales are recorded. With the exception of our cold weather accessories and Blondo businesses, normally we do not accept returns from our wholesale customers unless there are product quality issues, which Note F – Revenue Recognition (continued) we charge back to the vendors at cost. Sales of cold weather accessories and Blondo products to wholesale customers are recorded net of returns, which are estimated based on historical experience. Such amounts have historically not been material. Retail sales are recognized when the payment is received from customers and are recorded net of returns. The Company generates commission income acting as a buying agent by arranging to manufacture private label shoes to the specifications of its customers. The Company’s commission revenue also includes fees charged for its design, product and development services provided to certain suppliers in connection with the Company’s private label business. Commission revenue and product and development fees are recognized as earned when title to the product transfers from the manufacturer to the customer and collections are reasonably assured and are reported on a net basis after deducting related operating expenses. The Company licenses its Steve Madden®, Steven by Steve Madden® and Madden Girl® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of outerwear, hosiery, activewear, sleepwear, jewelry, watches, hair accessories, umbrellas, bedding, luggage, and men’s leather accessories. The Company also licenses the Stevies® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of outerwear exclusively to Target. In addition, the Company licenses the Betsey Johnson® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of women's and children's apparel, hosiery, swimwear, outerwear, sleepwear, activewear, jewelry, watches, bedding, luggage, stationery, umbrellas, and household goods. The Company licenses the Dolce Vita® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of women's and children’s apparel. The license agreements require the licensee to pay the Company a royalty and, in substantially all of the agreements, an advertising fee, both of which are based on the higher of a minimum or a net sales percentage as defined in the various agreements. In addition, under the terms of retail selling agreements, most of the Company’s international distributors are required to pay the Company a royalty based on a percentage of net sales, in addition to a commission and a design fee on the purchases of the Company’s products. Licensing revenue is recognized on the basis of net sales reported by the licensees, or the minimum guaranteed royalties, if higher. In substantially all of the Company’s license agreements, the minimum guaranteed royalty is earned and receivable on a quarterly basis.
Revenue Recognition, Allowances [Policy Text Block]	Sales Deductions The Company supports retailers’ initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s products on the retail floor by subsidizing the co-op advertising programs of such retailers, providing them with inventory markdown allowances and participating in various other marketing initiatives of its major customers. In addition, the Company accepts returns for damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements as deductions from gross sales to arrive at net sales.

Marketable Securities Marketabl

Marketable Securities Marketable Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	The schedule of maturities at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: Note D – Marketable Securities (continued) Maturities as of Maturities as of 1 Year or Less 1 to 4 Years 1 Year or Less 1 to 4 Years Corporate bonds $ 17,438 $ 53,298 $ 11,527 $ 70,559 Certificates of deposit 28,244 — 27,968 — Total $ 45,682 $ 53,298 $ 39,495 $ 70,559

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: March 31, 2017 Fair Value Measurements Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Cash equivalents $ 3,311 $ 3,311 $ — $ — Current marketable securities – available for sale 45,682 45,682 — — Long-term marketable securities – available for sale 53,298 53,298 — — Forward contracts 12 — 12 — Total assets $ 102,303 $ 102,291 $ 12 $ — Liabilities: Contingent consideration $ 31,830 $ — $ — $ 31,830 Total liabilities $ 31,830 $ — $ — $ 31,830 Note E – Fair Value Measurement (continued) December 31, 2016 Fair Value Measurements Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Cash equivalents $ 3,309 $ 3,309 $ — $ — Current marketable securities – available for sale 39,495 39,495 — — Long-term marketable securities – available for sale 70,559 70,559 — — Forward contracts 191 — 191 — Total assets $ 113,554 $ 113,363 $ 191 $ — Liabilities: Contingent consideration $ 7,948 $ — $ — $ 7,948 Total liabilities $ 7,948 $ — $ — $ 7,948

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Plans Issued And Avaliability	The following table summarizes the number of shares of common stock authorized for use under the Plan, the number of stock-based awards granted (net of expired or cancelled awards) under the Plan and the number of shares of common stock available for the grant of stock-based awards under the Plan: Common stock authorized 23,466,000 Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled (21,528,000 ) Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of March 31, 2017 1,938,000
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	Total equity-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Restricted stock $ 4,214 $ 4,143 Stock options 962 784 Total $ 5,176 $ 4,927
Schedule Of Cash Proceeds And Intrinsic Values For Stock Options Exercised	Cash proceeds and intrinsic values related to total stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Proceeds from stock options exercised $ 1,812 $ 3,678 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 1,011 $ 11,030
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used	The following weighted average assumptions were used for stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 : 2017 2016 Volatility 23.2% to 26.4% 22.2% to 26.2% Risk free interest rate 1.48% to 1.99% 1.20% to 1.73% Expected life in years 3.4 to 5.0 3.8 to 5.0 Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% Weighted average fair value $8.97 $7.26
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	Activity relating to stock options granted under the Company’s plans and outside the plans during the three months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows: Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 1,499,000 $ 29.72 Granted 899,000 37.06 Exercised (74,000 ) 24.29 Forfeited (1,000 ) 36.59 Outstanding at March 31, 2017 2,323,000 $ 32.73 4.6 years $ 13,513 Exercisable at March 31, 2017 1,058,000 $ 28.44 2.6 years $ 10,702
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 : 2017 2016 Number of Shares Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date Number of Shares Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date Non-vested at January 1, 4,191,000 $ 25.93 4,055,000 $ 25.32 Granted 166,000 36.61 273,000 34.06 Vested (125,000 ) 33.15 (126,000 ) 29.51 Forfeited (3,000 ) 34.77 — — Non-vested at March 31, 4,229,000 $ 26.13 4,202,000 $ 25.81

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment as of March 31, 2017 : Wholesale Net Carrying Amount Footwear Accessories Retail Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 72,261 $ 49,324 $ 14,126 $ 135,711 Acquisitions 15,512 — — 15,512 Purchase accounting adjustment — — — — Translation and other 697 — 529 1,226 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 88,470 $ 49,324 $ 14,655 $ 152,449
Schedule of Indentifiable Intangible Assets	The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of March 31, 2017 : Estimated Lives Cost Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Impairment (2) Net Carrying Amount Trade names 6–10 years $ 8,590 $ 3,999 $ — $ 4,591 Customer relationships 10 years 45,409 21,707 — 23,702 License agreements 3–6 years 5,600 5,600 — — Non-compete agreement 5 years 2,440 2,336 — 104 Re-acquired right 2 years 4,200 4,200 — — Other 3 years 14 14 — — 66,253 37,856 — 28,397 Re-acquired right indefinite 35,200 9,007 — 26,193 Trademarks indefinite 100,333 — 3,045 97,288 $ 201,786 $ 46,863 $ 3,045 $ 151,878 (1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso in relation to the U.S. dollar.
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangibles as of March 31, 2017 is as follows: 2017 (remaining nine months) $ 3,329 2018 4,379 2019 4,306 2020 3,500 2021 1,852 Thereafter 11,031 $ 28,397

Operating Segment Information (

Operating Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	As of and for the three months ended, Wholesale Footwear Wholesale Accessories Total Wholesale Retail First Cost Licensing Consolidated March 31, 2017 Net sales to external customers $ 261,364 $ 51,952 $ 313,316 $ 53,071 $ — $ — $ 366,387 Gross profit 85,448 16,113 101,561 31,157 — — 132,718 Commissions and licensing fees – net — — — — 1,533 2,394 3,927 Income (loss) from operations 30,695 2,370 33,065 (6,212 ) 1,533 2,394 30,780 Segment assets $ 764,386 $ 59,019 823,405 109,955 10,610 — 943,970 Capital expenditures $ 1,391 $ 1,902 $ — $ — $ 3,293 March 31, 2016 Net sales to external customers $ 228,920 $ 46,879 $ 275,799 $ 53,558 $ — $ — $ 329,357 Gross profit 70,922 15,205 86,127 30,075 — — 116,202 Commissions and licensing fees – net — — — — 585 1,586 2,171 Income (loss) from operations 28,930 1,914 30,844 (3,135 ) 585 1,586 29,880 Segment assets $ 744,007 $ 49,223 793,230 104,526 3,996 — 901,752 Capital expenditures $ 1,417 $ 2,967 $ — $ — $ 4,384
Schedule of Revenues, by Geographic Area	Revenues by geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Domestic (a) $ 332,592 $ 299,296 International 33,795 30,061 Total $ 366,387 $ 329,357 (a) Includes revenues of $77,840 and $87,922 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to sales to U.S. customers where the title is transferred outside the U.S. and the sale is recorded by our international business.

Factor Receivable (Detail)

Factor Receivable (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral	.85
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 30,000
Letters Of Credit SubLimit Capacity Amount	$ 15,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.50%
Factoring Fee	0.20%
First Cost and Private Label business [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Factoring Fee	0.14%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.50%

Notes Receivable (Details 1)

Notes Receivable (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Receivable, Net	$ 14	$ 16

Marketable Securities (Detail)

Marketable Securities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	$ (26)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses	(6)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	$ 109
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)			$ 779
Investment Income, Amortization of Premium		$ 308

Marketable Securities Marketa32

Marketable Securities Marketable Securities Table (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)	$ 2,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	208,000	$ 443,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	109,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	45,682,000	34,419,000	$ 39,495,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	53,298,000	87,575,000	70,559,000
Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	17,438,000		11,527,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	53,298,000		70,559,000
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	28,244,000		27,968,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	0		$ 0
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	$ 45,000	350,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain		$ 296,000

Fair Value Measurement (Detail)

Fair Value Measurement (Detail) - (Table) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 13, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period	231,837				214,328
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Actual Cash Payment		$ 8,000	$ 1,767,000	$ 2,798,000	$ 3,482,000	$ 1,000
Changes in fair value on contingent liability	$ 832,000				0
Assets:
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	45,682,000	39,495,000			34,419,000			$ 39,495,000
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	2,555,000	2,644,000			2,903,000			2,644,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	53,298,000	70,559,000			87,575,000			70,559,000
Contingent payment liability	23,050,000	0			4,941,000			0
Liabilities:
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	12,000	191,000						191,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	208,000				$ 443,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	$ 109,000
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options exercisable during period weighted average exercise price - in dollars per share	$ 32.65				$ 31.63
Repayment of Notes Receivable from Related Parties	$ (103,000)				$ (103,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Receivable, Net	14,000				16,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	0				(3,483,000)		$ 0	16,402,000
Fair Value [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	3,311,000	3,309,000						3,309,000
Current marketable securities – available for sale		39,495,000						39,495,000
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale		70,559,000						70,559,000
Total assets	102,303,000	113,554,000						113,554,000
Contingent payment liability	31,830,000	7,948,000				$ 24,775,000		7,948,000
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	31,830,000	7,948,000						7,948,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	3,311,000	3,309,000						3,309,000
Current marketable securities – available for sale	45,682,000	39,495,000						39,495,000
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	53,298,000	70,559,000						70,559,000
Total assets	102,291,000	113,363,000						113,363,000
Contingent payment liability	0	0						0
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	0	0						0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	0	0						0
Current marketable securities – available for sale	0	0						0
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	0	0						0
Total assets	12,000	191,000						191,000
Contingent payment liability	0	0						0
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	0	0						0
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	12,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	0	0						0
Current marketable securities – available for sale	0	0						0
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	0	0						0
Total assets	0	0						0
Contingent payment liability	31,830,000	7,948,000						7,948,000
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	31,830,000	$ 7,948,000						7,948,000
Dolce Vita [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High									$ 5,000,000
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Liabilities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	$ 45,000				350,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain					$ 296,000
Changes Measurement [Member]
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability							$ 832,000	$ (425,000)

Notes Receivable-Related Party

Notes Receivable-Related Party (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	$ 2,555	$ 2,644	$ 2,903

Share Repurchase Program Share

Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchse Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Feb. 22, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 85,882
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation	44,955,000
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Final Price Paid Per Share	$ 37.14
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	867,095
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 31,492
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 136,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 36.32
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	$ 1,670

Net Income Per Share of Commo36

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Subject to Forfeiture	4,224,000	4,113,000
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	304,000	363,000

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 1) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	May 25, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Common stock authorized		23,466,000
Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled	(21,528,000)
Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of June 30, 2012	1,938,000

Stock-Based Compensation (Det38

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Total	$ 5,176	$ 4,927
Restricted Stock [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	4,214	4,143
Stock Options [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 962	$ 784

Stock-Based Compensation (Det39

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Proceeds from stock options exercised	$ 1,812	$ 3,678
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 1,011	$ 11,030

Stock-Based Compensation (Det40

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 4) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average fair value	$ 8.97	$ 7.26
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility	23.20%	22.20%
Risk free interest rate	1.48%	1.20%
Expected life in years	3 years 5 months	3 years 11 months
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility	26.40%	26.20%
Risk free interest rate	1.99%	1.73%
Expected life in years	5 years	5 years

Stock-Based Compensation (Det41

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 5) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Aug. 08, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at January 1, 2012		1,499,000
Outstanding at January 1, 2012 (in Dollars per share)		$ 29.72
Granted	150,000	899,000
Granted (in Dollars per share)		$ 37.06
Exercised		(74,000)
Exercised (in Dollars per share)		$ 24.29
Cancelled/Forfeited		(1,000)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price		$ 36.59
Outstanding at June 30, 2012		2,323,000
Outstanding at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)		$ 32.73
Outstanding at June 30, 2012		4 years 7 months
Outstanding at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars)		$ 13,513
Exercisable at June 30, 2012		1,058,000
Exercisable at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)		$ 28.44
Exercisable at June 30, 2012		2 years 7 months
Exercisable at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars)		$ 10,702

Stock-Based Compensation (Det42

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 6) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at January 1	4,191,000	4,055,000
Non-vested at January 1 (in Dollars per share)	$ 25.93	$ 25.32
Granted	166,000	273,000
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$ 36.61	$ 34.06
Vested	(125,000)	(126,000)
Vested (in Dollars per share)	$ 33.15	$ 29.51
Forfeited	(3,000)	0
Forfeitures (in dollars per share)	$ 34.77	$ 0
Non-vested at March 31	4,229,000	4,202,000
Non-vested at March 31 (in Dollars per share)	$ 26.13	$ 25.81

Stock-Based Compensation (Det43

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2012	Feb. 08, 2012	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Aug. 08, 2016	May 25, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized						23,466,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period			231,837	214,328
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable During Period Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)			$ 32.65	$ 31.63
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award Equity Options Nonvested Number			1,264,540
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized			$ 10,371
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			3 years 10 months
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized			$ 72,689
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Restricted Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition			6 years
Related Party Transaction Restricted Shares Granted During The Period	1,893,342	1,463,057
Common Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Price	$ 21.13	$ 27.34			$ 34.42

Acquisitions (Detail)

Acquisitions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 13, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value	$ 11,311
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory	12,698
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	3,281
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets	2,694
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable	(8,281)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities	(4,669)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	24,934
Goodwill	15,512
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	40,446
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	17,396		$ 0
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value	23,050		$ 4,941	$ 0
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 3,759
Dolce Vita [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High					$ 5,000
Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	4,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 3,900

Goodwill and Intangible Asset45

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 1) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Wholesale Footwear [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	$ 72,261
Acquisition of SM Canada	15,512
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	697
Balance at June 30, 2012	88,470
Wholesale Accessories [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	49,324
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	49,324
Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	14,126
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	529
Balance at June 30, 2012	14,655
Net Carrying Amount [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	135,711
Acquisition of SM Canada	15,512
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	1,226
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 152,449

Goodwill and Intangible Asset46

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Loss on disposal of fixed assets			$ 3,045
Re-acquired right [Member]
Cost Basis	$ 35,200
Accumulated amortization	9,007
Net Carrying Amount	$ 26,193
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Estimated Useful Life	indefinite
Trademarks [Member]
Cost Basis	$ 100,333
Accumulated amortization	0
Net Carrying Amount	$ 97,288
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Estimated Useful Life	indefinite
Total [Member]
Cost Basis	$ 201,786
Accumulated amortization	46,863
Net Carrying Amount	151,878
Trade names [Member]
Cost Basis	8,590
Accumulated amortization	3,999
Net Carrying Amount	$ 4,591
Customer relationships [Member]
Estimated Lives	10 years
Cost Basis	$ 45,409
Accumulated amortization	21,707
Net Carrying Amount	23,702
Licensing agreements [Member]
Cost Basis	5,600
Accumulated amortization	5,600
Net Carrying Amount	$ 0
Non-compete agreement [Member]
Estimated Lives	5 years
Cost Basis	$ 2,440
Accumulated amortization	2,336
Net Carrying Amount	$ 104
Re-acquired right [Member]
Estimated Lives	2 years
Cost Basis	$ 4,200
Accumulated amortization	4,200
Net Carrying Amount	$ 0
Other [Member]
Estimated Lives	3 years
Cost Basis	$ 14
Accumulated amortization	14
Net Carrying Amount	0
Total [Member]
Cost Basis	66,253
Accumulated amortization	37,856
Net Carrying Amount	$ 28,397
Minimum [Member] | Trade names [Member]
Estimated Lives		6 years
Minimum [Member] | Licensing agreements [Member]
Estimated Lives		3 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade names [Member]
Estimated Lives		10 years
Maximum [Member] | Licensing agreements [Member]
Estimated Lives		6 years

Goodwill and Intangible Asset47

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 3) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013 (remaining nine months)	$ 3,329
2,014	4,379
2,015	4,306
2,016	3,500
2,017	1,852
Thereafter	11,031
Total	$ 28,397

Derivative Instruments Derivati

Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 12		$ 191
Accumulated Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	51	$ 106
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	$ 6	$ 362

Operating Segment Information49

Operating Segment Information (Detail) - (Table 1) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
March 31, 2017
Net sales to external customers	$ 366,387,000	$ 329,357,000
Gross profit	132,718,000	116,202,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	3,927,000	2,171,000
Income (loss) from operations	30,780,000	29,880,000
Segment assets	943,970,000	901,752,000	$ 960,875,000
Capital expenditures	3,293,000	4,384,000
Wholesale Footwear [Member]
March 31, 2017
Net sales to external customers	261,364,000	228,920,000
Gross profit	85,448,000	70,922,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0
Income (loss) from operations	30,695,000	28,930,000
Segment assets	764,386,000	744,007,000
Wholesale Accessories [Member]
March 31, 2017
Net sales to external customers	51,952,000	46,879,000
Gross profit	16,113,000	15,205,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0
Income (loss) from operations	2,370,000	1,914,000
Segment assets	59,019,000	49,223,000
Total Wholesale [Member]
March 31, 2017
Net sales to external customers	313,316,000	275,799,000
Gross profit	101,561,000	86,127,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0
Income (loss) from operations	33,065,000	30,844,000
Segment assets	823,405,000	793,230,000
Capital expenditures	1,391,000	1,417,000
Retail [Member]
March 31, 2017
Net sales to external customers	53,071,000	53,558,000
Gross profit	31,157,000	30,075,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0
Income (loss) from operations	(6,212,000)	(3,135,000)
Segment assets	109,955,000	104,526,000
Capital expenditures	1,902,000	2,967,000
First Cost Member
March 31, 2017
Commissions and licensing fees – net	1,533,000	585,000
Income (loss) from operations	1,533,000	585,000
Segment assets	10,610,000	3,996,000
Capital expenditures	0	0
Licensing [Member]
March 31, 2017
Commissions and licensing fees – net	2,394,000	1,586,000
Income (loss) from operations	2,394,000	1,586,000
Segment assets	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Domestic [Member]
March 31, 2017
Net sales to external customers	332,592,000	299,296,000
International [Member]
March 31, 2017
Net sales to external customers	$ 33,795,000	$ 30,061,000

Operating Segment Information50

Operating Segment Information (Detail) - (Table 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	$ 366,387		$ 329,357
Geographical [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic		$ 84,570		$ 82,603	$ 254,843	$ 252,942
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	33,795		30,061
Domestic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	$ 332,592		$ 299,296

Recent Accounting Pronounceme51

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recent Accounting Pronouncements Table (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent	$ 1,813,000	$ 594,000	$ 1,813,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options		$ 3,697
Earnings Per Share, Diluted		$ 0.06
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	31,464,000	$ 29,704,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	10,942,000	5,808,000
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 20,522,000	$ 23,896,000
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	58,203	60,253
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	55,828	57,709
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	2,375	2,544
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 364,000	$ 237,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 20,158,000	$ 23,659,000
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 0.36	$ 0.41
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent		$ 14,342,000	$ 13,985,000