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Document and Entity Information
Jul. 21, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name GENESCO INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000018498
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 21, 2026
Entity Incorporation State Country Code TN
Entity File Number 1-3083
Entity Tax Identification Number 62-0211340
Entity Address, Address Line One 535 Marriott Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Nashville
Entity Address, State or Province TN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 37214
City Area Code 615
Local Phone Number 367-7000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $1.00 par value
Trading Symbol GCO
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false