This year, all of the nominees are improvements on preview models.  Flagship entries from adidas and Nike take significant steps beyond previous editions.  Kelly Smith's Umbro rounds out the Nominations.

Unlike last year, watching youth players has not provided the definitive leader that it did last year.  That is why your votes are so important.  Let us know which boot you think deserves the nod.

• Adidas Predator Absolute X-TRX
• Adidas Tunit +F50.7
• Nike Total90 Laser
• Umbro X Boot III