Shoes and cleats

I could go to the LBS and ask ... but That Bloke is always there - who was is always a teency bit too patronising and asked rather too many questions about how well the lycra shorts fitted when I tried them on ... eeuww.

Find a different bike shop?

As hippy says, check the bolt holes, 3 bolt for road which will give you a choice, I would say go for Shimano or Look pedals.