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Reconciliation of Change in Accrual for Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits (Detail)

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Reconciliation of Change in Accrual for Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Jan. 01, 2011
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance $ 118,091 $ 67,398 $ 50,457
Additions for current year tax positions 18,930 14,866 8,837
Additions for prior year tax positions 45,815 18,699 17,282
Reductions for prior year tax positions (21,992) (14,545) (414)
Reductions due to statute expirations (2,972) (10,754) (5,724)
Payments in settlement (453) (7,530) (2,319)
Currency translation     (721)
Currency translation 252 88  
Ending balance 152,115 118,091 67,398
The Timberland Company
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Additions for prior year tax positions (5,556) 49,869  
Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 104,959 57,568 41,878
Additions for current year tax positions 18,930 14,862 8,460
Additions for prior year tax positions 39,616 12,038 15,053
Reductions for prior year tax positions (19,678) (13,975) (214)
Reductions due to statute expirations (2,765) (6,748) (5,315)
Payments in settlement (313) (6,951) (1,573)
Currency translation     (721)
Currency translation 252 88  
Ending balance 135,294 104,959 57,568
Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits | The Timberland Company
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Additions for prior year tax positions (5,707) 48,077  
Accrued Interest
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 13,132 9,830 8,579
Additions for current year tax positions   4 377
Additions for prior year tax positions 6,199 6,661 2,229
Reductions for prior year tax positions (2,314) (570) (200)
Reductions due to statute expirations (207) (4,006) (409)
Payments in settlement (140) (579) (746)
Ending balance 16,821 13,132 9,830
Accrued Interest | The Timberland Company
      
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Additions for prior year tax positions $ 151 $ 1,792