In reply to Robo1992:
Hi Robo. Almost any climbing shoes will do as a beginner, just make sure they are comfortable. Don't get them too tight, you won't need them to be and you'll just be in pain (despite what shop workers may tell you). Red chilli are usually a good brand for first shoes (were for me) but any will do as long as they are comfortable.
As for getting into the sport, you could ask on here for partners, rope a friend into going with you or if all else fails you could get down a local bouldering wall (no partner needed) and meet people down there.
Do you know what type of climbing you want to do? (Bouldering, sport, trad or all 3)?