Document and Entity Information
 6 Months Ended
May 25, 2014
Jul. 03, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name LEVI STRAUSS & CO  
Entity Central Index Key 0000094845  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date May 25, 2014  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-30  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   37,401,518