| Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions | 12 Months Ended | 
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| Jan. 01, 2011 | |
| Goodwill, Outdoor and Action Sports [Member] | |
| Recorded impairment charges to write down the goodwill | $ 43.4 | 
| Goodwill, Sportswear [Member] | |
| Recorded impairment charges to write down the goodwill | 58.5 | 
| Goodwill, Contemporary Brands [Member] | |
| Recorded impairment charges to write down the goodwill | $ 195.2 | 
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- Definition Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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