| Cover | Jul. 07, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 07, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | LEVI STRAUSS & CO. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-0905160 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1155 Battery Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94111 |
| City Area Code | 415 |
| Local Phone Number | 501-6000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Trading Symbol | LEVI |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000094845 |
| Entity File Number | 001-06631 |
