diff --git a/code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm b/code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm
index a157f9c485..43e8dff2b9 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/suit_storage_unit/engine
 	suit_type = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/engine
 	mask_type = /obj/item/clothing/mask/breath
+	storage_type= /obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots
 
 /obj/machinery/suit_storage_unit/ce
 	suit_type = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/engine/elite