v2.4.0.6
Information by Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue $ 5,955 $ 5,546 $ 12,429 $ 11,439
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 711 635 1,508 1,506
Interest (income) expense, net (1) 3 (4) 3
Income before income taxes 712 632 1,512 1,503
NIKE Brand
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 5,459 5,063 11,323 10,379
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 921 772 1,862 1,733
NIKE Brand | North America
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 2,421 2,066 5,127 4,266
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 556 426 1,186 965
NIKE Brand | Western Europe
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 897 915 2,064 2,143
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 113 92 327 315
NIKE Brand | Central & Eastern Europe
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 266 261 608 595
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 43 33 104 103
NIKE Brand | Greater China
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 577 650 1,149 1,178
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 185 220 349 391
NIKE Brand | Japan
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 219 198 402 392
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 43 35 67 69
NIKE Brand | Emerging Markets
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 1,052 948 1,919 1,748
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 305 247 528 437
NIKE Brand | Global Brand Divisions
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 27 25 54 57
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (324) (281) (699) (547)
Other Businesses
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue 518 488 1,153 1,073
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 80 71 201 176
Corporate
       
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Net Revenue (22) (5) (47) (13)
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes $ (290) $ (208) $ (555) $ (403)