Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details)

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Basic earnings (loss) per share        
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc. $ (29,916) $ 40,237 $ (18,108) $ 96,533
Weighted average common shares outstanding 48,341 47,422 48,292 47,107
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc. $ (0.62) $ 0.85 $ (0.38) $ 2.05
Diluted earnings (loss) per share        
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc. $ (29,916) $ 40,237 $ (18,108) $ 96,533
Weighted average common shares outstanding 48,341 47,422 48,292 47,107
Dilutive effect of stock options 0 1,708 0 1,848
Weighted average common shares outstanding 48,341 49,130 48,292 48,955
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc. $ (0.62) $ 0.82 $ (0.38) $ 1.97
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Earnings Per Share (Textuals) [Abstract]        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 851 0 38,938 0