Well, I went a bit nuts today.
Bought a pair of Giro Trans shoes, some Speedplay Zeros, gloves, and some tools. The Giro's are red/white...... most unFredlike. Not sure if that'll work for me.

But I went into the shop (PB) with the goal of buying whatever shoes FELT best regardless of price or cosmetics. These feel great, look a bit clowny.
I did some practice clips with the Speedplay's.... interesting. We shall see.