VF Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Changes in Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013 Outdoor & Action Sports	Sep. 28, 2013 Jeanswear	Sep. 28, 2013 Imagewear	Dec. 29, 2012 Imagewear	Sep. 28, 2013 Sportswear	Dec. 29, 2012 Sportswear	Sep. 28, 2013 Contemporary Brands	Dec. 29, 2012 Contemporary Brands
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 2,009,757	$ 2,003,855	$ 1,422,492	$ 228,843	$ 58,747	$ 58,747	$ 157,314	$ 157,314	$ 142,361	$ 142,361
Currency translation	4,960		6,899	(1,939)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 2,014,717	$ 2,003,855	$ 1,429,391	$ 226,904	$ 58,747	$ 58,747	$ 157,314	$ 157,314	$ 142,361	$ 142,361