Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Noncontrolling Interests - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	$ 29,135	$ 13,385	$ 6,080
Capital distributions to non-controlling interest	39,148	4,050	3,175
Capital contributions from non-controlling interest	2,272	503	3,635
Variable interest entity, primary beneficiary [Member] \| HF Logistics-SKX, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Capital distributions to non-controlling interest	38,600	3,700	3,200
Variable interest entity, primary beneficiary [Member] \| Skechers China Limited [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Capital distributions to non-controlling interest	500	400
Variable interest entity, primary beneficiary [Member] \| Other Distribution Joint Ventures [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Capital contributions from non-controlling interest	$ 2,300	$ 500	$ 3,600