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Reconciliation of Change in Accrual for Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits (Detail)

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Reconciliation of Change in Accrual for Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance $ 152,115 $ 118,091 $ 67,398
Additions for current year tax positions 11,921 18,930 14,866
Additions for prior year tax positions 15,535 45,815 18,699
Reductions for prior year tax positions (10,651) (21,992) (14,545)
Reductions due to statute expirations (7,153) (2,972) (10,754)
Payments in settlement (25,640) (453) (7,530)
Currency translation   252 88
Currency translation (139)    
Ending Balance 135,988 152,115 118,091
The Timberland Company
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Additions for prior year tax positions     49,869
Reductions for prior year tax positions   (5,556)  
Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 135,294 104,959 57,568
Additions for current year tax positions 11,921 18,930 14,862
Additions for prior year tax positions 10,908 39,616 12,038
Reductions for prior year tax positions (8,521) (19,678) (13,975)
Reductions due to statute expirations (6,527) (2,765) (6,748)
Payments in settlement (24,422) (313) (6,951)
Currency translation   252 88
Currency translation (139)    
Ending Balance 118,514 135,294 104,959
Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits | The Timberland Company
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Additions for prior year tax positions     48,077
Reductions for prior year tax positions   (5,707)  
Accrued Interest and Penalties
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 16,821 13,132 9,830
Additions for current year tax positions     4
Additions for prior year tax positions 4,627 6,199 6,661
Reductions for prior year tax positions (2,130) (2,314) (570)
Reductions due to statute expirations (626) (207) (4,006)
Payments in settlement (1,218) (140) (579)
Ending Balance 17,474 16,821 13,132
Accrued Interest and Penalties | The Timberland Company
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Additions for prior year tax positions     1,792
Reductions for prior year tax positions   $ 151