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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail)

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Basic earnings (loss) per share        
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc. $ 7,094 $ (1,782) $ 13,774 $ (5,448)
Weighted average common shares outstanding 50,298 49,296 50,297 49,281
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc. $ 0.14 $ (0.04) $ 0.27 $ (0.11)