diff --git a/code/modules/ninja/suit/shoes.dm b/code/modules/ninja/suit/shoes.dm
index 115b14b63b..1bda62e064 100644
--- a/code/modules/ninja/suit/shoes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ninja/suit/shoes.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 	name = "ninja shoes"
 	desc = "A pair of running shoes. Excellent for running and even better for smashing skulls."
 	icon_state = "s-ninja"
-	item_state = "secshoes"
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.01
 	clothing_flags = NOSLIP
 	resistance_flags = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF