I agree with Phat, rent some shoes then see what you like. Up your way, someone should have rentals. There are lots of different types of snowshoes. Here is a good site to look at
www.snowshoemagazine.com

You should see some good deals now as retailers are already looking at Spring. I had a pair of Atlas 1025 shoes. I liked them, but that doesn't mean other brands and styles aren't just as good if not better.

As for boots, you don't need anything special-just some thing that will fit in the bindings and keep your feet warm. An insulated hunting boot will probably work fine. Get gaiters if you don't have them. Cheap ones will work fine. You could even wear NEOS overboots with a running shoe inside them. I think BMISF does that on occasion.