Got a New Year’s resolution for 2010?  If so, chances are you plan to either start an exercise program or up the ante on an existing one, which is one of the most common goals people set for themselves.  If you’re like me, you definitely love the results from working out, but you may need an extra kick in the pants to really get started - particularly after the free-for-all love-fest we call the holidays.  Of course, a cute pair of workout shoes can certainly provide motivation, especially when they are on sale and go along with another popular ”spend less, save more” resolution many people make.  If you aim to slim both your waistline and your spending, try these sales out:

Check out the athletic shoes at Amazon, where you can typically find great sales (albeit pesky alternating prices for every size and color).  Get really low prices in their under $25 or $25-$50 section.  The classic Reebok Nylon Running Shoe (pictured above) in white/light grey or white is $31.75 in most sizes.

Get an extra 20% off sale items at Shoes.com, including their selection of women’s athletic shoes on sale. Use code WINTER at checkout until 1/4/10.  The Fila Storm Watch above is $45.60 before coupon, $36.48 after.

Or, peruse the women’s athletic shoes at Shoesteal, the clearance site for Shoes.com, for extra-good prices. Then, get another 20% off at checkout with coupon code BUBBLY20 until 1/10/10.  The Asics Gel-1120V in red or blue is on sale for $59.99, but falls to $47.99 after coupon.

There’s always a deal to be had at 6pm.  Check out their selection of running shoes on sale with prices starting at $17 from brands like Kangaroos, Saucony, Nike, Asics and more.  I like the Kangaroos Magnolia in three color choices for $32.78 (retail $59.95).  Update: 6pm has Nike shoes on sale for 60% off today 1/5/10 only.

Kohls has plenty of working out shoes on sale and they take another 20% off with coupon code ATHLETIC20 until 1/7/10.  The Adidas Duramo trail running shoe is on sale for $44.99, but drops to $35.99 after coupon.  Update: This coupon code excludes Skechers Shape-ups, but you can use new coupon codes JANSAVE15 for 15% off any order or JANTAKE20 for 20% off $100 until 1/6/10.  They both work on Shape-ups.  Update2: Use coupon code EXTRA20 for an additional 20% off any order, including Shape-ups, until 1/19/10.  That takes another $20 off Skechers Shape-ups priced at $99.

*See the latest Skechers Shape-Ups discounts.*

The New Balance for Nine West collection is on sale at Nine West.  You’ll also enjoy an extra 30% or 50% off at checkout, making these stylish kicks as low as $25 with free shipping.  The New Balance for Nine West Dedra is reduced to $34.99.

Update: Piperlime is taking an extra 20% off sale items today, 1/5/10, only.  The coupon code is TREAT4ME and you can apply it to their selection of athletic shoes on sale.  I love the pink New Balance 993 for $89.99 (regularly $140) before coupon, $71.99 after.

Update 2: Get $10 off any pair of athletic shoes at DSW using coupon code FIT10 until 1/13/10.

Macy’s started their Thanksgiving Sale today, which features a ton of shoes on sale and a select group of shoes marked as 2-day specials.  You also get free shipping on $75 with coupon code HERGIFT (exp. 11/25) if the item you want is marked as eligible.  If not, get free shipping on $100 with coupon code THANKS (exp. 11/28).  There are plenty of great deals, but here are a few that stand out:

2-day special: Impo Elisa boot for $34.50 (originally $69)

2-day special: Chinese Laundry New Castle boot for $34.50 (originally $69)

2-day special Mia Girl Lenore for $29.50 (originally $59)

Hello Kitty Slipper Bootie for $13.20 (originally $22) + more slippers on sale

Chinese Laundry Good Times sequin flat for $33.99 (originally $69)

Harajuku Lovers Paley for $49.99 (originally $100)

Nine West Bonfire pump for $61.99 (originally $89)

The 2-day specials end 11/25/09 and the sale ends 11/28/09.

Catching a case of the boot blahs?  Get the cure by checking out this pair by Irregular Choice, which is anything but ordinary.  Take a look at the shiny, diamond-esque heel, a design feature you certainly don’t see very often (if ever) on a pair of boots.  The Irregular Choice Diamontina boot in gray is offered at Karmaloop for $184 and coupon code HOTDEALS (expiration unknown) takes another 20% off, making them $147.20 with free shipping.  There’s also a red version.  Put them on and rock them out - you’re guaranteed to stand out.

And did I mention the cool sole?  A unique sole graphic is always a fun extra even if you do, literally, step all over it.  This pic is from Endless, where the black version is available in limited sizes for $195.95 with free overnight shipping.

6pm is having a New Balance sale this week, which discounts the brand by up to 70%.  Of course, the sizes for many pairs are very limited, but I noticed there’s still availability on this pair - the New Balance SW920.  It’s on sale for $28.50 (MSRP $95) and there’s still a wide selection of sizes to pick from in lavender or yellow.  Of course, you can also check out all of the other New Balance shoes on sale (select your size at the top) to see what strikes your fancy.  Sale ends 11/22/09.

6pm has all styles of Nine West shoes marked down to just $14.95 during their latest sale, which includes the Nine West Sweetlife pictured here in grey satin.  That’s up to 90% off retail and clearly an amazing deal for this brand, although sizes and quantities may be limited.  You can choose your size at the top to narrow it down.  Shipping adds $6.95 or get it free on $100 until 12/31/09.  Sale ends 11/22/09.

Nine West has a selection of shoes in their Fall For Sale that get an extra 30% off at checkout, even some styles that are already-reduced.  To sweeten the deal, they also have free shipping with no minimum required.  I like this Nine West Boutique 9 Redcarparpet boot, which was originally $260 and marked down to $199.99.  After 30% off, you can get them for $139.99 in dark brown, beige or gray.  Here are some other shoes in the sale:

Nine West Ambelu for $34.99 in black, green, purple or brown (originally $79)

New Balance for Nine West Dahlia in silver multi glitter for $41.99 (originally $79)

Nine West Daryl in dark purple, black or gray for $41.99 (originally $89)

Nine West Ketu in black, green or brown for $34.99 (originally $89)

Nine West Caragh in brown, black or red for $69.99 (originally $149)

Nine West Boutique 9 Rosilie in yellow or blue for $97.99 (originally $160)

Sale expiration is unknown.

So, our resident Cheap Chick has been totally nagging at me to do another Cheap-A-Thon, which is a list of cute shoes for extra-low prices.  Our definition of cheap is simple - it’s shoes priced under $25, which we think is a price point virtually everyone considers super-low and it gives this chick quite a challenge when on the hunt.  If you don’t know, Cheap Chick’s sole purpose and desire in life is to find cute, inexpensive shoes and she takes it very seriously - too seriously perhaps.  She may look sweet and innocent, but she does have this bad-little-birdie alter ego that comes out from time to time and, to be honest, I just do what I’m told.  So, on that note, let’s see what Cheap Chick came up with today:

Not Rated To The T pump in red for $19.22 (most sizes).  Also available in pink for $17.98 or blue for $20.17 (most sizes).

Naughty Monkey Elegant Rider in red, grey or black for $19.99-$24.99 depending on size and color selected.

An OTK boot under $20?  Srsly?  Amazon has this Metrostyle Over The Knee Boot for $19.99 in most size/color combinations.  Speaking of Metrostyle, they have a ton of clearance dress shoes and boots and many are under $25.

Rampage Ophelia in red or black at Shoesteal for $24.99.  Get another 15% off with coupon code FALLSTEAL09 until 10/31/09.  Update: Get 20% off instead with code CPNSTEAL until 10/31/09.

Tribeca Prime Dance for $28.99 at Shoesteal.  Coupon code FALLSTEAL09 brings them down to $24.64 (exp. 10/31/09).  Update: Get 20% off instead with code CPNSTEAL until 10/31/09. 

CL by Chinese Laundry Yamina for $21.14 at Amazon.

Misbehave by Adi Lace-Up Microsuede Boots in dark brown or camel for $24.99 at Amazon.

Carlos Santana Harem for $24.97 at Smartbargains.

Go Jane Woven Trim Pump for $24.20.  Gojane.com has a bunch of shoes under $25, but you know that dress Whitney Port wore on her date with Freddie Fackelmayer on The City recently?  These remind me of that dress, only in shoe form.

ALDO Searchwell boot for $19.98 at Amazon.

Metrostyle Fringed Ankle Boot for $24.99 at Amazon.

Also of note, 6pm has all styles of RSVP shoes for $9.95 and Type Z shoes for $15.95 until 11/1/09.

Happy bargain hunting!