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

Non-Controlling Interests - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	$ 13,385	$ 6,080	$ 1,000
Capital distributions to non-controlling interest	4,050us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders	3,175us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders	1,602us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders
Capital contributions from non-controlling interest	503	3,635	3,501
Other Distribution Joint Ventures [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	13,400	6,100	1,000
Capital contributions from non-controlling interest	500	3,600	3,500
HF Logistics-SKX, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Capital distributions to non-controlling interest	3,700	3,200
Skechers China Limited [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Capital distributions to non-controlling interest	$ 400