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A list in no particular order:
-Get a flat soled shoe (downturned later), velcro or laces depending. Velcro is easier on and off but laces can tailor your fit better by differential tightening which you might prefer.
-Get the shoe that best fits the shape of your foot (ask for help if you can't see it), this makes for a comfortable shoe.
-If the assistant is giving advice that sounds like bollocks or s\he doesn't seem to care then ignore them and go with what feels best. Your instincts will take you a long way.
-Size wise aim so that your toes are touching the end of the shoe when your foot is OFF the ground (your foot gets bigger when standing on the floor and your are aiming to stand on small things so...).
-Don't buy the hype, the rubbers are different but at your level not significantly so.
-Oh and ignore the sizes on the box, they are just a starting point but essentially meaningless for such tight shoes.
-Avoid shoes which give you hotspots!
Hope this helps.
PS. Nothing wrong with wearing socks, people have climbed stupid hard with and without them so it is up to you what you want.