diff --git a/awesomerc.lua.in b/awesomerc.lua.in
index 459f50b6..fe927658 100644
--- a/awesomerc.lua.in
+++ b/awesomerc.lua.in
@@ -310,20 +310,6 @@ root.keys(globalkeys)
 -- }}}
 
 -- {{{ Hooks
--- Hook function to execute when focusing a client.
-awful.hooks.focus.register(function (c)
-    if not awful.client.ismarked(c) then
-        c.border_color = beautiful.border_focus
-    end
-end)
-
--- Hook function to execute when unfocusing a client.
-awful.hooks.unfocus.register(function (c)
-    if not awful.client.ismarked(c) then
-        c.border_color = beautiful.border_normal
-    end
-end)
-
 -- Hook function to execute when the mouse enters a client.
 awful.hooks.mouse_enter.register(function (c)
     -- Sloppy focus, but disabled for magnifier layout