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Pro Forma Results of Operations Assuming that 2011 Acquisition of Timberland had Occured at Beginning of 2010 (Detail)

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Pro Forma Results of Operations Assuming that 2011 Acquisition of Timberland had Occured at Beginning of 2010 (Detail) (The Timberland Company, USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2011
Oct. 01, 2011
The Timberland Company
    
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]    
Total revenues $ 3,113,686 [1] $ 7,501,739 [1]
Net income attributable to VF Corporation $ 221,915 [1] $ 535,483 [1]
Earnings per common share: Basic $ 2.02 [1] $ 4.91 [1]
Earnings per common share: Diluted $ 1.99 [1] $ 4.83 [1]
[1] Pro forma operating results for 2011 include expenses totalling $96.2 million for acceleration of vesting for all invested stock-based compensation awards, including tax gross-up payments required under employment agreements with certain Timberland executives, and $17.3 million in Timberland acquisition-related expenses.