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

Acquisition - Summary of Allocation of Total Consideration (Parenthetical) (Detail)

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Acquisition - Summary of Allocation of Total Consideration (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Skechers Mexico [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination inventories step-up to fair market adjustment	$ 8.0
Business combination inventories step-up to fair market adjustment amortization period	12 months
Reacquired Rights [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization period	1 year
Reacquired Rights [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization period	7 years
Customer Relationship [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization period	10 years

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