Suggest that he do a web search of "metatarsal guard" shoes/boots. I'm not sure about his large size, but there are several black shoes/boots sold on work/safety sites that are appropriate for plate work. A few brands are Nautilus, Converse, LeHigh. Last resort is buying steel or composite toe safety shoes and adding lace-on metatarsal guards. No reason why this young man should not be able to umpire safely.
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