Unless he's first chair double-bass, "standing" likely means percussion and in the back where literally no one will see him. And a concert is, at best, a 4-hour (with warm-ups) venture and maybe a dress-hearsal. All that to say, don't spend a fortune on dress shoes, if he'll outgrown them. If there might be other opportunities (dances, church events) then, ok, look for a bit more comfort.
DSW will likely have a decent selection and variety of price points.
Good luck, though. A first concert is super exciting! Play it loud and proud (unless the score calls for pianissimo).
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