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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2011
May 31, 2010
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Reserve balances for sales discounts, returns and miscellaneous claims $ 480 $ 423  
Total advertising and promotion expenses 2,711 2,448 2,356
Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses 309 291  
Allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable 95 124  
Allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, long-term 45 50  
Goodwill 201 205 188
Trademark and Other intangible assets 535 487  
Cole Haan
      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Goodwill 0    
Umbro Limited
      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Goodwill 70    
Trademark and Other intangible assets $ 164    
Building
      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2    
Property, plant and equipment, maximum useful life (in years) 40    
Leasehold Improvements
      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2    
Property, plant and equipment, maximum useful life (in years) 40    
Machinery and Equipment
      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2    
Property, plant and equipment, maximum useful life (in years) 15    
Software and Software Development Costs
      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2    
Property, plant and equipment, maximum useful life (in years) 10